Apr 27, 2015 · Supreme Court refuses to hear state appeals from Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, Indiana and Wisconsin, paving the way for gay marriage in six other states that

After the Hawaii court decision raised the possibility that states could recognize same sex marriage, 32 state legislatures (including Hawaii)

leaving the question of state marriage laws itself to the individual States. that gay marriage is a threat to [this] country in any way”,

the U.S. Supreme Court ruled all state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, allowing gay and lesbian all state bans on same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage, or to deny recognition of lawfully performed out-of-state marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

37 states and the District of Columbia had legalized gay marriage: Alabama known as “Defense of Marriage” Acts. The following map shows state laws prior

Mar 30, 2015 · In 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to issue marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. The same year, however,

Dec 14, 2009 · Gay rights activists around the nation are challenging state bans on same-sex marriage — in state courts State By State: The Legal Battle Over Gay

Review of same sex marriage laws by state outlines current legislation and updates the status of legal actions impacting the institution of marriage.

Jun 25, 2015 · Gay marriage, state by state: Key rulings. Gay couples in Florida begin marrying after a stay on an August court decision expires.