As we reported yesterday, Idaho Governor Butch Otter has "for now" agreed to let same-sex marriage begin in Idaho following the 9th Circuit's mandate that Idaho rescind its marriage ban. Today, hundreds of couples have shown up around the state to say "I do" and make their unions legal. Reporter Christina Marface tweeted earlier that she has spoken with "several couples who say there's still fear in the backs of their minds something will block licenses in #Idaho." The fears were no doubt prompted by last week's stay from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that halted Idaho from recognizing same-sex unions just as it was poised to do so. However, the marriages in Idaho today thus far seem to have gone off without a hitch.
As we follow this developing story, check out some photos of the highly anticipated day for equality, AFTER THE JUMP…
[Photo via Twitter]
Line is forming inside the Ada County Courthouse. @KBOITV pic.twitter.com/JoKlKFluM4
— Kelsey Anderson (@KelseyKBOI) October 15, 2014
The plaintiffs have their licenses, now other couples are rushing the desk #idpol pic.twitter.com/dQJbgSaAF6
— Kimberlee Kruesi (@kkruesi) October 15, 2014
Roy and Brent have their rings and are getting married in a few minutes. They've been together 23 years. #ssm #idpol pic.twitter.com/JDMZKIGOzB
— Christina Marfice (@IPTchristina) October 15, 2014
Ceremonies underway in Idaho. #idpol pic.twitter.com/R6MB40LViA
— Scott Graf (@ScottGrafRadio) October 15, 2014
It's happening. #livetweet pic.twitter.com/tXuIMxBEQ6
— Wolfpack Flávio (@kindall40) October 15, 2014
#livetweet. Equal rights is here! #idaho pic.twitter.com/WIG22cxKRa
— Wolfpack Flávio (@kindall40) October 15, 2014
Free cake?? pic.twitter.com/uOX5a4T5XU
— Wolfpack Flávio (@kindall40) October 15, 2014
Lots of happy tears in the room #idpol pic.twitter.com/wbIvx3HSN6
— Kimberlee Kruesi (@kkruesi) October 15, 2014
One of many officiants ready to perform ceremonies in Ada County, #Idaho #ssm #idpol pic.twitter.com/r4HGcjSZWS
— Christina Marfice (@IPTchristina) October 15, 2014
Cathy and Genny are having their license signed now. #ssm #idpol pic.twitter.com/HivnBh59he
— Christina Marfice (@IPTchristina) October 15, 2014
#MarriageEquality is official in #idaho. Huge crowd outside courthouse. #ssm #idpol pic.twitter.com/g3mvM9Fi9f
— Christina Marfice (@IPTchristina) October 15, 2014
One of the first same-sex marriage licenses issued in Idaho. Note the Spouse/Spouse section at the top. #idpol pic.twitter.com/1cXc57UWMo
— Scott Graf (@ScottGrafRadio) October 15, 2014
Amber and Rachel. Among first with same sex marriage license. pic.twitter.com/rNS1pGGPjc
— Karen Zatkulak (@KTVBKaren) October 15, 2014
