MASS. GOVERNOR MAY CHALLENGE GAY MARRIAGE: From the Los Angeles Times

Gov. Mitt Romney said Friday that he might turn to the courts in his fight to keep Massachusetts from issuing same-sex marriage licenses starting in May.

That is when an order from the state's highest court takes effect, making Massachusetts the first state to legalize marriage for gay and lesbian couples. State legislators have twice voted to pass an amendment that would ban same-sex marriage, but the measure requires additional approval before it becomes law.

Romney also has discussed taking some form of executive action to block town clerks from issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples beginning May 17. It was not clear whether such action would be enforceable.

"I would consider, after the Legislature has completed its work, what legal options are available to me, if any," said the Republican governor, who repeatedly has stated his belief that marriage should be limited to a union between a man and a woman.

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