Gay marriage in the US
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I find the federal system in the USA fascinating and bizarre regards gay marriage how one state can say its legal and other not.
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But it even happens in a small place like the UK. Gay marriage is not legal (yet) in Northern Ireland
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…....fascinating and bizarre regards gay marriage how one state can say its legal and other not.
All states are able to make up their own laws, but only if those laws do not conflict with federal laws.
As of 2013 there has been no federal standard of gay marriage for the states to go by, ever since United States v. Windsor which ruled the interpretation of "marriage" and "spouse" as applying only to heterosexual couples was unconstitutional.
Since the system cannot stand long being in a state of uncertainty—because, as you said, having states with different laws on the subject is too bizarre—that will change later this year with Obergefell v. Hodges which will set a new standard for all the states to follow.
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…....fascinating and bizarre regards gay marriage how one state can say its legal and other not.
All states are able to make up their own laws, but only if those laws do not conflict with federal laws.
As of 2013 there has been no federal standard of gay marriage for the states to go by, ever since United States v. Windsor which ruled the interpretation of "marriage" and "spouse" as applying only to heterosexual couples was unconstitutional.
Since the system cannot stand long being in a state of uncertainty—because, as you said, having states with different laws on the subject is too bizarre—that will change later this year with Obergefell v. Hodges which will set a new standard for all the states to follow.
It will be very interesting to watch the outcome and the ramifications for years to come with the ruling. From the choices SCOTUS has outlined on what they will be deciding on could open the door for many laws to have a closer look at and it will all boil down to how they word their decision.
