October 7, 2014
CARSON CITY, NV – The Offices of Governor Brian Sandoval and
Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto released the following update in
response to the mandate received from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals:
After 5:00 p.m. today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its mandate
affirming same sex marriage is now law in Nevada. Our offices have received
several inquiries regarding whether the State will seek reconsideration,
rehearing, or a stay of the Court of Appeal’s Order. Upon review of the Ninth
Circuit’s decision, the State will take no further action in this matter. County
Clerks should continue to work with their respective district attorneys on the
appropriate course of action.
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