Entry #1248: Same-sex marriage in Alabama

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RegionAlabama
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusBanned
Start DateAug 29, 1996
End DateFeb 9, 2015
DescriptionIn 1996, the Governor of Alabama at the time, Fob James, signed an executive order that banned gay marriage, and all recognition of same-sex couples.

In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples.

In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage.
Sourceshttp://www.freedomtomarry.org/states/alabama

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DescriptionIn 1996, the Governor of Alabama at the time, Fob James, signed an executive order that banned gay marriage, and all recognition of same-sex couples.
In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples.
In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage. 		In 1996, the Governor of Alabama at the time, Fob James, signed an executive order that banned gay marriage, and all recognition of same-sex couples.

In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples.

In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage.
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In 1996, the Governor of Alabama at the time, Fob James, signed an executive order that banned gay marriage, and all recognition of same-sex couples. In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples. In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage. couples. In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples. In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage.

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End DateJun 25, 2015Feb 9, 2015
DescriptionThere is a ban on same sex marriageIn 1996, the Governor of Alabama at the time, Fob James, signed an executive order that banned gay marriage, and all recognition of same-sex couples.
In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples.
In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage.
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There is a ban on same sex marriage In 1996, the Governor of Alabama at the time, Fob James, signed an executive order that banned gay marriage, and all recognition of same-sex couples. In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples. In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage.
Sourceshttp://www.apnewsarchive.com/1996/Governor-Declares-Same-Sex-Marriages-Illegal-in-Alabama/id-09bde408fe5a2fe348e96055547e9f22http://www.freedomtomarry.org/states/alabama
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http://www.apnewsarchive.com/1996/Governor-Declares-Same-Sex-Marriages-Illegal-in-Alabama/id-09bde408fe5a2fe348e96055547e9f22 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/states/alabama

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End DateFeb 12, 2015Jun 25, 2015

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End Date(none)Feb 12, 2015
DescriptionThere is a ban on same sex marriage

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Start DateAug 29, 1996
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Sourceshttp://www.apnewsarchive.com/1996/Governor-Declares-Same-Sex-Marriages-Illegal-in-Alabama/id-09bde408fe5a2fe348e96055547e9f22
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  • Newer law has been passed " Searcy vs Strange, Civil Action No 14-0208-CG-N http://www.scribd.com/doc/253553472/Alabama-Gay-Marriage http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/23/alabama-gay-marriage_n_6535610.html"