Avalanche of appellate rulings have struck down state bans on same - sex marriage . Judge ` Sutton is behind only recent appellate decisions to uphold such state laws . ` ` Judge ` 's opinion stands alone , '' says official with civil rights advocacy group .
Avalanche of appellate rulings have struck down state bans on same-sex marriage . Judge Jeffrey Sutton is behind only recent appellate decision to uphold such state bans . `` Judge Sutton 's opinion stands alone , '' says official with gay rights advocacy group .