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Does the federal government recognize marriage between a man and a woman?
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Is it ever against the law for a same-sex married couple to check the box labelled married on a government form?
Yes. The federal government does not recognize same sex marriage.Yes. The federal government does not recognize same sex marriage.Yes. The federal government does not recognize same sex marriage.Yes. The federal government does not recognize same sex marriage.
Is marriage in Canada valid in US?
In general, a marriage is recognized by the federal government and by U.S. state governments if the marriage was considered legal in the jurisdiction in which it was performed (for example, Canada), unless the marriage is against public policy (i.e., incestuous, polygamous, etc.). One important exception is same-sex marriage, which is currently not recognized by the U.S. federal government and by many state governments. States that do recognize same-sex marriages, however, will also recognize a same-sex marriage performed in Canada.
What has the federal government ruled on same-sex marriage?
Yes. On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the federal government must recognize legal same-sex marriages.
What is Barack Obama's position on the issue on same-sex marriage?
He favors marriage equality, believes states should decide for themselves and that the federal government should recognize all marriages, not just heterosexual ones.
Is there a federal law banning same-sex marriage?
No and Yes. States are allowed to enact marriage equality legislation. However, the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriages and permits states to prohibit recognition of such marriages performed in other states.
What questions about federalism are raised by the Defense of Marriage Act?
Federalism refers to the US Federal Government imposing its will on the individual states. Federalism in the context of the legalization of same-sex marriage, refers to the federal government's refusal to recognize legal marriages performed in states. This can be seen as an abuse of federal power, since marriage has always been an area of law regulated by the states, not the federal government. In 1996, when Congress enacted the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"), it was the first time since the founding of the country that the federal government legislatively invalidated a class of marriages legally performed under state laws. Another concern pertaining to federalism and the issue of same-sex marriage is whether at some point in the future the federal government will force states that do not permit same-sex couples to marry to nevertheless recognize same-sex marriages performed by other states. Another concern is whether the federal judiciary will strike down state laws that prohibit same-sex couples from marrying.
How does same-sex marriage conflict with federalism?
In federalism, authority is divided between the national government and state/local governments. In the US, marriage law is in the purview of the States. The US Constitution requires each State to give "full faith and credit" to the laws of every other State; however, in the 90s the Federal government enacted a law, The Defense of Marriage Act, which exempts the States from this Constitutional requirement with respect to marriages between persons of the same sex.
Why has the federal government left same-sex marriage to be resolved at the state government level and not at the federal US government level?
In the United States, the states have always regulated eligibility and validity of marriage. Only once before, in the issue of interracial marriage, did the federal government overrule states rights in this regard.
Marriage and Divorce laws are governed by the Federal Government?
no.
What are the opinions of the government and a majority of citizens concerning same-sex marriage?
With respect to the United States of America, the answer to that question is: that states should be able to decide the issue for themselves and that the federal government should recognize all marriages.
Can you have a gay wedding in Washington dc and then move back to Alabama and it be regonized?
Although it will still be recognized by the federal government, Alabama as of 2014 does not recognize same-sex marriage, and is unlikely to do so without federal intervention in the near future.
How does Barack Obama feel about same-sex marriage?
He feels that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. He feels that when the federal government refuses to recognize their marriages, they are violating the couples' constitutional rights.President Obama is a strong supporter of marriage equality.
