LA Justice Of The Peace Who Wouldn't Marry Interracial Couple Resigns

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Keith Bardwell, the justice of the peace from Louisiana who refused to marry an interracial couple, has resigned, effective today.

Bardwell declined to marry Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay out of "concern for the children." The story caused a national controversy, drawing attention to Bardwell, who claims he's always denied marriage licenses to interracial couples in Tangipahoa Parish.

The AP report does not indicate what caused Bardwell to change his mind. Louisiana Secretary Of State Office spokesman Jacques Berry confirmed that Bardwell's resignation is effective today.