Entry #140: Same-sex marriage in United States

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RegionUnited States
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusVaries by Region
Start DateMay 17, 2004
End DateJun 26, 2015
DescriptionFrom May 2004 to June 2015, the legality of gay marriage in the United States varied by state. On November 18th, 2003, Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that banning same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, and their ruling came into effect on May 17th, 2004. Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Between May 17th, 2004, and June 26th, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, 37 states and the District of Columbia legalized same-sex marriage.
SourcesMassachusetts Supreme Court Ruling:
https://glad-org-wpom.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/11/goodridge_decision.pdf
Massachusetts Ruling Goes Into Effect; Legalizes Gay Marriage:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna152670
Article Shows Which States Had Gay Marriage Legal:
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/26/417717613/supreme-court-rules-all-states-must-allow-same-sex-marriages


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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing the date, description, and links

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Start DateMay 14, 2004May 17, 2004
DescriptionLegal status is extremely variable based on the individual state. Recognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security. Social Security is based on the state of residence's recognition of marital status.From May 2004 to June 2015, the legality of gay marriage in the United States varied by state. On November 18th, 2003, Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that banning same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, and their ruling came into effect on May 17th, 2004. Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Between May 17th, 2004, and June 26th, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, 37 states and the District of Columbia legalized same-sex marriage.
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Legal status is extremely variable based on the individual state. Recognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security. Social Security is based on the state of residence's recognition of marital status. From May 2004 to June 2015, the legality of gay marriage in the United States varied by state. On November 18th, 2003, Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that banning same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, and their ruling came into effect on May 17th, 2004. Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Between May 17th, 2004, and June 26th, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, 37 states and the District of Columbia legalized same-sex marriage.
Sourceshttp://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-307_6j37.pdfMassachusetts Supreme Court Ruling:
https://glad-org-wpom.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/11/goodridge_decision.pdf
Massachusetts Ruling Goes Into Effect; Legalizes Gay Marriage:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna152670
Article Shows Which States Had Gay Marriage Legal:
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/26/417717613/supreme-court-rules-all-states-must-allow-same-sex-marriages
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http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-307_6j37.pdf Massachusetts Supreme Court Ruling: https://glad-org-wpom.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/11/goodridge_decision.pdf Massachusetts Ruling Goes Into Effect; Legalizes Gay Marriage: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna152670 Article Shows Which States Had Gay Marriage Legal: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/26/417717613/supreme-court-rules-all-states-must-allow-same-sex-marriages

edited by tsusamu

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Special Status(REMOVED)Varies by Region
Start DateJun 26, 2013May 14, 2004
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  • Status is not correct "2015 US Supreme Court case Obergefell v Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide"
  • Sources are invalid or broken
  • Newer law has been passed "Respect for Marriage Act Passed, codifying same-sex & interracial marriage"

edited by vviet93

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Special StatusAmbiguous(REMOVED)
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  • Newer law has been passed "TEST"

edited by sofoust

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End Date(none)Jun 26, 2015

edited by imullin01

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ValueLegal(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)Ambiguous
DescriptionRecognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security. Social Security is based on the state of residence's recognition of marital status.Legal status is extremely variable based on the individual state. Recognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security. Social Security is based on the state of residence's recognition of marital status.
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Recognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security. Social Security is based on the state of residence\'s recognition of marital status. Legal status is extremely variable based on the individual state. Recognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security. Social Security is based on the state of residence's recognition of marital status.
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  • Status is not correct "http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gay-marriage-and-other-major-rulings-at-the-supreme-court/2015/06/25/ef75a120-1b6d-11e5-bd7f-4611a60dd8e5_story.html?tid=sm_tw"

created by sofoust

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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateJun 26, 2013
End Date(none)
DescriptionRecognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security. Social Security is based on the state of residence's recognition of marital status.
Sourceshttp://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-307_6j37.pdf
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  • Other information is incorrect "same sex marriage is not yet legal on federal level, and is illegal in the majority of states."
  • Other "I do not think it is accurate to have same-sex marriage listed as legal, because although the federal government may recognize same-sex marriages, such unions are in fact illegal in a majority of states. Perhaps, in countries where LGBTQ legislation varies by state/province it should be broken down and detailed in that way on the countries full profile, and there should be a more appropriate status for the entire country, such as "Legal in some areas" or "Partially legal.""
  • Other "I would put this as "Ambiguous" or another label ... I believe it is not legal to get married to a same sex partner for most(?) US citizens inside their home state. If you tend toward "ambiguous" in general rather than "legal" (until something is 100% true) then that shows more clearly on a map there is more we need to work on/strive toward."