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Gay people are allowed in every U.S. state. They just have to deal with varying degrees of legal and social prejudice.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoBeing gay is not illegal. There used to be laws against sexual activity by gays, but those have all been eliminated in most countries of the world, including the US.
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Is it illegal to be a teacher and to be gay?
Depends on the country. it is not illegal in the United states, but as of 2013, 29 states can fire a person just for being gay, regardless of the profession.
Which states allow you to be gay?
Being gay is not illegal in any US state.
Which us states illegal to be gay?
None. It is legal in all 50 states.
Are gay people illegal in Colorado?
No. Gay people are legal in all 50 US states.
Why don't some gay people marry?
Some do, but in some states it is illegal.
Was being gay in 1961 illegal?
Yes, being gay was illegal in many countries in 1961, including the United States, where laws against homosexuality were widely enforced. The decriminalization of homosexuality started to happen in some countries later in the 1960s and continued throughout the following decades.
Young gay boys are allowed to get married in which states?
Same-sex marriage is still illegal or unrecognized in all but 12 states in the United States. The typical age requirement for marriage in gay-friendly states is 18.
Is it illegal to be gay in mississippi?
No. It is not illegal to be gay in any US state.
How many gay illegal immigrants are there?
This statistic isn't measured, but if there are about 12 Million illegal immigrants in the U.S., then there are about 500,000 gay illegal immigrants.
Is being gay an afence?
In the United States, it is not an offense to be gay. Consensual sex between consenting adults in private is also legal. (In the United States, as a general rule, it is not illegal to beanything. The law can only prohibit certain actions.)
How long has same-sex marriage been illegal in the United States?
Gay marriage was actually never illegal until Sep 21, 1996 when the "defense and marriage" act was passed by congress. it states that marriage is only considered legal between one male and one female. it is a federal law but it left gay marriage or the right to give marriage license to anyone up to the states. Some states have passed laws of there own banning gay marriage. while some other states have allowed it.
Was it ever illegal to be lesbian?
Yes, being lesbian was considered illegal in many countries and societies throughout history. Laws criminalizing same-sex relationships and behaviors, including being lesbian, have been enforced in various forms, such as sodomy laws, anti-sodomy statutes, and laws against "unnatural acts." However, attitudes and laws regarding homosexuality have evolved over time, and many countries have decriminalized same-sex relationships.
