The Plaintiffs' motion specifically argues that:
· Proponents cannot possibly make a "strong showing" that they are likely to prevail in their appeal.
· There is significant question as to whether Proponents even have standing to pursue an appeal.
· Proponents have failed to establish that they will likely suffer irreparable injury in the absence of a stay.
· A stay will cause substantial irreparable harm to Plaintiffs.
· The public interest favors immediate enforcement of the judgment.
The deadline, as you probably recall, is August 18 at 5pm. If the 9th Circuit declines to issue a stay or simply does not do anything by then, counties will be able to issue marriage licenses to same sex-couples.
