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Where can you find something about marriage laws in the US Constitution?
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∙ 14y ago
I don't believe there is anything in the US Constitution about marriage.
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∙ 14y ago
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Is there an amendment to the United States Constitution that affects marriage?
Perhaps. The 14th Amendment - the Equal Protection Amendment - might be applicable to strike down laws prohibiting same-sex marriage, but this is something for the US Supreme Court to decide.
Where would you find relevant California and federal state laws?
To find relevant California laws I would have to look at the most recently updated state constitution since laws vary by state. To find federal laws, I would seek out the U.S. Constitution since it is "the supreme law of the land". The U.S. Constitution cannot be challenged and if a state law violates the U.S. Constitution it will be declared unconstitutional and will not be enforced.
What laws prohibit same-sex marriage?
No law prohibits same-sex marriage in the United States or Canada.Internationally, where same-sex marriage is prohibited, it is as a result of either the marriage law, a separate act, or a provision of the constitution.
How can same-sex marriage be banned?
Same-sex marriage can be banned by state or federal statute, or by amending the federal or state constitution. In many cases, existing marriage laws already preclude same-sex marriage and no action is needed to ban it.
Have new marriage laws in the US effected marriage laws in the Cayman Islands?
Marriage laws are addressed state by state in the United States. There are no new blanket marriage laws. US marriage laws do not affect marriages in the Cayman Islands where the laws mirror UK law.
Is a marriage legal in Peru if the age was false on the marriage certificate- What are the laws?
Lying on the application can invalidate the marriage. I would consult with an attorney in Peru to find the status.
Is there constitutional legislation on same-sex marriage?
Yes, inasmuch as "constitutional legislation" means laws that do not violate the Constitution. Marriage laws that permit same-sex couples to marry are constitutional. Any marriage laws that purport to deny same-sex couples their constitutional right to marry are unconstitutional, and were struck down by the US Supreme Court on June 26, 2015.
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.
Which amendments to the US Constitution support same-sex marriage?
The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment can be used to strike down laws limiting marriage to heterosexual couples only. The 1st Amendment can be used to prevent religious arguments from being used to justify these laws.
Why is same-sex marriage a federal right?
Marriage laws are established by the individual states. However, if a state enacts laws to legalize marriage for anyone, then everyone is constitutionally entitled to equal protection under those laws, pursuant to the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. To lawfully exclude a class of persons from the right to marry, a state would have to show a legitimate interest that is served by doing so.
What is the body of laws that everyone agrees on?
The answer is the constitution. The constitution is the body of laws that every body agrees the obey
What is the effect of the supremacy clause in the Constitution?
States cannot pass laws the contradict the Constitution
