Case brought by two lesbian couples from Shenandoah Valley
State interest is 'to protect and perpetuate traditional marriage'
Ninth Circuit applies heightened scrutiny to laws related to sexual orientation
Exceptions made for medical issues
Don't read too much into court decision to reject a stay: experts
Judge ruled plaintiffsā challenge of gay nuptials ban can proceed
Terminally ill woman and partner sought to wed immediately
Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of the two men who said a cab driver forced them to leave his car after they kissed
The ACLU and Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of Christy Berghoff and Victoria Kidd of Winchester and Joanne Harris and Jessica Duff in Staunton
Judges denied governor's request to stay lower court ruling pending outcome of appeal