Mandate comes day after gay couples began marrying in Va.
Unanimity of circuit decisions, perceived lack of votes to overturn rulings among reasons cited
Spokesperson points to ongoing litigation when asked for Obama's reaction
Move brings marriage equality to Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, Indiana and Wisconsin
Incumbent U.S. senator spoke at Northern Virginia Pride Festival
Court rules ban violates right to equal protection
Pat Fancher asserts she's next of kin, seeks damages won in lawsuit
6 ways Eric Holder has advanced LGBT rights in the past six years
It is piling up at the Supreme Court
Realizing what’s important — and finally saying ‘I do’
