NEW : Federal judge rules same - sex marriage is legal in Wyoming . Supreme Court denies Alaska 's request to delay enforcement . `` Binding precedent of [ higher courts striking down similar bans ] mandate this result , and this court will adhere to its constitutional duties and abide by the rule of law . '' Alaska , which will be the 30th and 31st states to recognize same - sex marriage .
NEW : Federal judge rules same - sex marriage is legal in Wyoming . Supreme Court denies Alaska 's request to delay enforcement . Alaska , which will be the 30th and 31st states to recognize same - sex marriage .