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On June 26, 2015 the United States Supreme Court ruled that the US Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry. That is now the law of the land in the United States of America. Therefore, trying to ban such marriages would be unconstitutional.
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∙ 8y agoOn June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled that denying same-sex couples the right to marry is unconstitutional because it denies them equal protection under the law.
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Is there an amendment stating that marriage is between a man and a woman?
No, it does not. That is why statues such as DOMA have been struck down. State laws banning gay marriage have been found unconstitutional.
Did the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rule on the constitutionality of statewide bans on same-sex marriage?
Yes. In October 2014, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Nevada's law banning same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Colorado?
Yes. In 2006, 56% of Colorado voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage. That amendment has since been ruled unconstitutional by state and federal courts.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Missouri?
Yes. In August 2004, 71% of Missouri voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage in that state. The amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Utah?
Yes, on November 2, 2004, 65.8% of Utah voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage and anything substantial equivalent. This ban has since been struck down as unconstitutional with respect to marriage.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Nevada?
Yes. On November 5, 2002, 57% of Nevada voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage in Nevada. This amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.
What Roman Emperor is famous for banning marriage?
claudius II
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Florida?
Yes. On November 6, 2008, 62% of Florida voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. That amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Kansas?
Yes. In 2005, 70% of Kansas voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage and civil unions in Kansas. That amendment was struck down as unconstitutional on November 4, 2014.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Mississippi?
Yes. On November 2, 2004, 86% of Mississippi voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage in Mississippi. That amendment was struck down as unconstitutional on November 25, 2014.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Montana?
Yes. On November 2, 2004, 67% of Montana voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage in that state. That amendment was struck down as unconstitutional on November 19, 2014.
Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Arkansas?
Yes. In November 2004, 75% of Arkansas voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. That ban has since been ruled unconstitutional by state and federal courts.
