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作者:jacob tremain 9 年以前

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The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act of 2013 has led to a complex legal landscape in the United States. While same-sex marriage is legal in 37 states, the remaining 13 states have bans in place, often upheld by constitutional amendments.

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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013

Goals

Gays
To be treated equally under the Law
To Uphold their Religious Belifes
Keep the People happy
To uphold the constitution

Interest Groups

against
Some Religious Groups
for
Government
Homosexuals

Legality

Rulings Upholding Marriage Discrimination since: 2013
Several State courts
Federal judges have upheld discrimination in Louisiana and Puerto Rico
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit upheld bans in KY, MI, OH and TN
Pro Marriage
Federal Appellate

5 cases

Federal Courts

41 cases

State Courts

18 cases

Current Standing

banned in 13 states
1 by Constitutional Amendment only
12 by Constitutional Amendment and State Law
Legal In 37 states
3 by Popular Vote
8 by State Legislature
26 by Court Decision