Current Version
| Region | Alabama |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | The supreme court found that same-sex marriage is fundamental right, making it legal in all US states. The ruling states that "the right to marry is protected by the Constitution ... This analysis compels the conclusion that same-sex couples may exercise the right to marry" |
| Sources | https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/576/14-556/case.pdf http://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-judge-rules-official-cant-refuse-marriage-licenses-to-gay-couples-in-alabama-1423778566 |
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Revision by daikman. correct date and give more details about the supreme court ruling
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Start Date | Feb 12, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Note | After the ban on same sex marriage was found to be unconstitutional, federal judge ordered that marriage licenses be issued. | The supreme court found that same-sex marriage is fundamental right, making it legal in all US states. The ruling states that "the right to marry is protected by the Constitution ... This analysis compels the conclusion that same-sex couples may exercise the right to marry" |
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| Sources | http://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-judge-rules-official-cant-refuse-marriage-licenses-to-gay-couples-in-alabama-1423778566 | https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/576/14-556/case.pdf http://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-judge-rules-official-cant-refuse-marriage-licenses-to-gay-couples-in-alabama-1423778566 |
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