A federal appeals court June struck down five states ' ban on same-sex marriage . Same-sex couples in both states who brought the original lawsuit will now have time to respond in writing , over whether a longer stay should remain in effect while the case is litigated . Nevada and Idaho officials then asked the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to intervene . Idaho granted request temporarily ; Nevada 's pending .
A federal appeals court June struck down five states ' ban on same-sex marriage . Nevada and Idaho officials then asked the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to intervene . Idaho granted request temporarily ; Nevada 's pending .