Sharp exchanges mark federal hearing challenging gay marriage ban in three Gulf states

Supporters, along with plaintiffs, pose outside of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in New Orleans. Opponents and supporters of gay marriage argued their sides before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, on gay marriage bans in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi 

Associated Press: Jan. 10, 2015 - Federal appeals court weighs overturning marriage bans in three southern states – LGBTQ Nation