Current Version
| Region | United States |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | May 14, 2004 |
| End Date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-307_6j37.pdf |
Reports (3)
- 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"
Revision History (4)
Revision by tsusamu
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Jun 26, 2013 | May 14, 2004 |
Revision by vviet93
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Status | Ambiguous | (REMOVED) |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "TEST"
Revision by sofoust
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | (NONE) | Jun 26, 2015 |
Revision by imullin01
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Ambiguous |
| Description | 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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Reports (4)
- 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"
- 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."