In February , Heyburn ruled that Kentucky 's refusal to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages violates the 14th Amendment 's equal protection clause , the same rationale he used Tuesday , . Ruling wo n't go into immediate effect . 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to consider case next . Comment: Ban can not withstand constitutional review .
Ruling wo n't go into immediate effect . 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to consider case next . Comment: Ban can not withstand constitutional review .