George Jackson resigns in office at the secretary of state 's office , official retirement . Bardwell refused to marry couple after he found they were of different races . CNN 's Shawn Nottingham contributed to this report . They filed federal lawsuit ; Louisiana governor called for Bardwell to resign .
George Jackson resigns in office at the secretary of state 's office , official retirement . Bardwell refused to marry couple after he found they were of different races . They filed federal lawsuit ; Louisiana governor called for Bardwell to resign .