After two big victories for gay marriage June 26 in the US Supreme Court, proponents have momentum as the battle returns to the states.
Three more states – Illinois, New Jersey, and Hawaii – could legalize same-sex marriage this year, joining 13 states plus the District of Columbia that already allow it. Next year could see another wave, with as many as five states moving to repeal constitutional bans. Nevada’s constitutional ban could fall in 2016. And New Mexico, which does not have a constitutional ban, could also take action. Court cases could also hasten legalization in some states and are ultimately expected to bring the issue back to the US Supreme Court.
One state may be moving toward stronger defense of traditional marriage: Indiana, which already bans same-sex marriage by law but appears headed for a vote on a constitutional ban.
Here’s the state-by-state rundown. Reported by Christian Science Monitor 4 days ago.
Three more states – Illinois, New Jersey, and Hawaii – could legalize same-sex marriage this year, joining 13 states plus the District of Columbia that already allow it. Next year could see another wave, with as many as five states moving to repeal constitutional bans. Nevada’s constitutional ban could fall in 2016. And New Mexico, which does not have a constitutional ban, could also take action. Court cases could also hasten legalization in some states and are ultimately expected to bring the issue back to the US Supreme Court.
One state may be moving toward stronger defense of traditional marriage: Indiana, which already bans same-sex marriage by law but appears headed for a vote on a constitutional ban.
Here’s the state-by-state rundown. Reported by Christian Science Monitor 4 days ago.