Possible GOP presidential candidate says 'respect the rule of law'
Otter says state has mounted 'vigorous' defense of same-sex marriage ban
Hold on decision set to expire after Jan. 5
Confusion persists as stay set to be lifted after Jan. 5
Litigation joins Missouri lawsuit pending before federal appeals court
Potential 2016 candidate has mixed record on LGBT issues
Request from AG to stay weddings beyond Jan. 5 denied by entire court
DOJ cites Macy decision in determination that existing law covers trans people
Pitman previously served as Obama-appointed U.S. attorney
LGBT group says case shows need for more work on trans visibility
