article_snippet: (CNN)Nebraska's ban on same-sex marriage will remain in place while the state appeals a federal judge's decision to strike it down.
article_snippet: The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday issued a stay of U.S. District Judge Joseph Bataillon's decision this week to end the state's ban.
article_snippet: We are glad The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a stay of U.S. District Judge Joseph Bataillon's decision this week to end the ban because The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals provides current stability in Nebraska's marriage licensing process," Attorney General Doug Peterson said in a statement.
article_snippet: The discrimination enshrined in our constitution hurts our clients and countless other Nebraska families,"  the ACLU of Nebraska said on "  the ACLU of Nebraska Twitter account.  
article_snippet: "We will keep fighting." "  the ACLU of Nebraska filed the lawsuit challenging the state's ban.
article_snippet: CNN's AnneClaire Stapleton contributed to this report .
highlights_snippet: The ACLU filed the lawsuit challenging the state's ban .