Opponents set to challenge same-sex marriage order

DESPITE Massachusetts’ highest court ordering same-sex marriages by summer, legislators opposed to the concept were weighing options to try to circumvent the ruling — either through a law or a constitutional amendment.

“The court has overstepped its boundary and has not let the legislative process to unfold the way it has on other issues,” said State Representative Eugene O’Flaherty.

The 4-3 advisory ruling on Wednesday by the Supreme Judicial Court creates a legislative dilemma that could force many lawmakers to choose sides on a contentious social issue.