Same-Sex Marriage Constitution

Same-Sex Marriage and the Constitution

In May of 2009 two same-sex couples filed suit to stop the implementation of California's Prop 8, which defined marriage as between one man and a woman and effectively made marriage between those of the same-sex illegal. While this case has been played out in the courts for three years, the Supreme court of the United States has recently heard oral arguments regarding this case and will soon make a decision as to the constitutionality of California's Prop 8 law. (Mears) But the issue of same-sex marriage is currently at stake in a number of states and the decision made by the court could have an effect that reaches far beyond the borders of California. Many different states have differing versions of laws which allow for the legal recognition of same-sex couples, ranging from civil unions to outright recognition of marriage. While...
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