A federal judge has extended the stay of his gay-marriage ruling, saying
the state presented legitimate concerns that it could cause "chaos" if
same-sex marriages were recognized in Kentucky and then the decision was
later reversed. With his stay about to expire Thursday, U.S. District
Judge John Heyburn II said that while Gov. Steve Beshear's lawyers
hadn't shown they are likely to win on appeal, it is "best that these
momentous changes occur with full review, rather than risk premature
implementation or confusing changes. That does not serve anyone well."
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