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Photos: The legal battle over gay marriage in 2014

A group of Republicans, including former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), voiced support in March for legalizing gay marriage in Utah and Oklahoma, arguing that allowing same-sex unions is consistent with the Western conservative values of freedom and liberty championed by President Reagan and former Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.).

A group of Republicans, including former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), voiced support in March for legalizing gay marriage in Utah and Oklahoma, arguing that allowing same-sex unions is consistent with the Western conservative values of freedom and liberty championed by President Reagan and former Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.).  (Evan Vucci / Associated Press)

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After two high-profile Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage in 2013, all eyes have turned to lower courts as federal judges rule on bans in states.

Graphic: Gay marriage chronology

Couples wed after Michigan decision | Mar. 22

Cathy Fisher and Laurie Fisher wed at a Michigan courthouse on March 22, one day after a federal judge overturned the state’s ban on gay marriage.  (Bill Pugliano / Getty Images)

Judge overturns Virginia ban | Feb. 13

Supporters of marriage equality protest as a federal court in Virginia hears arguments Feb. 4 on whether the state’s ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen overturned the ban on Feb. 13, but stayed the decision, pending appeal.  (Steve Helber / Associated Press)

Atty. Gen. Holder steps in | Feb. 8

During a gay rights dinner on Feb. 8, Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. announced that the U.S. government would recognize same-sex marriages in courtrooms, prisons and in some federal programs.  (Kris Connor / Getty Images)

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