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Is it constitutional to deny a citizen the equal protection of marriage laws?
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∙ 11y ago
No, it is not constitutional because the reasons given for restricting marriage to heterosexuals only do not pass the "heightened scrutiny" test appropriate for use when determining if a minority is merely being oppressed or if the law has any real merit. It has no legitimate purpose.
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How can Brown v Board of Education be applied to same-sex marriage?
It can be used to demonstrate that civil unions are a form of segregation and that "separate by equal" does not comply with the constitutional requirement of equal protection under the law.
What constitutional amendments support gay rights?
The Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Which constitutional clause has been central in debates over same-sex marriage?
The two most pertinent clauses are: (1) The Equal Protection Claus; and, (2) the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
What constitutional principle requires that similarly situated people be treated similarly by government?
"Equal Protection" under the 14th Amendment.
What are some constitutional principles related to same-sex marriage?
Some constitutional principles that might be applied to the issue of same-sex marriage are: the equal protection clause, the full-faith-and-credit clause, the separation of church and state and the freedom of religion. It is important to note that marriage is not explicitly mentioned in the US Constitution.
How was the 13th amendment violated in brown vs board of education?
It was the 14th amendment that was violated. The 14th amendment guarantees equal protection of the laws for every US citizen. Since racial minorities were being segregated, it was not an equal protection of the law
What amendment has to do with gay rights?
None, however, bans on gay marriage violate the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.
Following the Civil War, the Constitution was amended to ensure that states could not deny any citizen?
due process or equal protection of the laws
What amendment guarntees every citizen equal protection?
You're referring to the fourteenth amendment, which establishes naturalism and enforces federal regulation on the state governments.
What was the proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee women's rights and equal protection known as?
the right to bear arms. gives citizens the right to carry fire arms
What does the US Constitution say about Same Sex Marriage?
It says nothing. The US constitution does not mention any marriage. However it does say that all US citizens have the right to equal protection under the law.
What clause of the US Constitution has caused controversy in the Supreme Court concerning same-sex marriage?
Equal Protection and Full Faith and Credit are usually cited.
