Michigan Gay Marriage Case and 6th Circuit Could be Pivotal, Police Officer Tied to Road Rage, Hugging Cashier 'Creeps Out' Customers: Michigan News Digest

Some experts think a panel of three judges from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals are poised to uphold same-sex marriage bans. If that happens, the Michigan appeal could be pivotal because it’s the only case among four states’ under review by the court with a trial transcript. (Patch file photo)

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