Opponents balk as couples rush to wed after ruling
In Cincinnati and across the nation gay couples rushed to obtain marriage licenses following the Supreme Court decision. Some officials voiced religious liberty concerns, with governors in Texas Louisiana and Mississippi urging caution. Church groups and religious leaders warned of ongoing conflict as many counties faced technical delays and the ruling faced continued opposition from activists and lawmakers.
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Mississippi
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High Court
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Southern Baptists
Mormons
Funerals Held For Slain Emanuel Nine In Charleston
Funeral services for Cynthia Hurd and other victims of the Charleston church shooting continued at Emanuel AME Church. Gov Haley Sen Scott and Rev Jackson attended as Obama eulogized Rev Pinckney and urged end to racial injustice and gun violence. A flag incident at the Statehouse followed the service with Bree Newsome arrest.
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Nikki Haley
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Susie Jackson
Clementa Pinckney
Barbama Obama
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Woman removes Confederate flag at South Carolina Statehouse
Bree Newsome, 30, of Charlotte, climbed a flagpole at the South Carolina Statehouse and removed the Confederate banner despite police orders. She and a man who joined her were arrested. the flag was raised again about 40 minutes later. Newsome and James Ian Tyson face defacing monuments charges carrying fines up to 5000 dollars and up to three years in prison. Officials said the activists aim to dismantle white supremacy and pursue racial justice amidst renewed calls following a Charleston church attack and ongoing debate in Columbia.
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