What happened to three Iowa Supreme Court justices who ruled that a state law banning same-sex marriage violated the state constitution?

A. They were impeached.
B. They were found guilty of ethical violations.
C. They were removed from office.
D. Nothing happened to the judges.


Answer: C

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