TN Lawmakers File Bill To Void SCOTUS Gay Marriage Ruling

“Any court decision purporting to strike down natural marriage is unauthoritative, void, and of no effect”, the legislation reads, in part.

“This decision defies constitutional authority and is one of the most glaring examples of judicial activism in U.S. Supreme Court history”, said Rep. Pody. The decision came hours after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide and months after the Arkansas court heard arguments in its case. AFP/Getty Images Titled the “Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act”, the bill, which was filed on Thursday by state Reps.

Juliet Senator Mae Beavers are proposing a measure that would once again define marriage in Tennessee as being between a man and a woman.

“Natural marriage between one man and one woman as recognized by the people of this state remains the law, regardless of any court decision to the contrary”, said Sen.

It’s unlikely the bill would be found constitutional if passed.

“Whereas, unlawful orders, no matter their source – whether from a military commander, a federal judge, or the United States Supreme Court – are and remain unlawful, and should be resisted”.

“I was pleased to be notified today by the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission that after a diligent and extensive investigation of the complaints that were filed based on the accusations contained in the recusal letters of former Chief Justice Jim Hannah and Justice Paul Danielson in the same sex marriage case, the commission has determined that the allegations leading to the investigation have proven to be groundless”, Baker said in a statement.

In 2006 Tennessee voters overwhelmingly supported an amendment to the constitution that banned same-sex marriage.

The bill says the attorney general must defend any state or local official from any lawsuit that could – and would – arise if the bill is enacted.

Supporters said the Supreme Court’s ruling was unconstitutional and paved the way “for an all-out assault on the religious freedoms of Christians who disagree with it”.

The ethics panel said the extended time before the court ruled was due to procedural issues, and it couldn’t find any evidence of judicial misconduct.

The Tennessee legislature is out of session until January 12 so no action can be taken on the pre-filed bill until then.