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Motown_Johnny

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3. I think it is larger than the previous 2 posts state.

Reply to jmowreader (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2013, 02:42 PM

Dec 2013

This is a Federal decision, based on a SCOTUS ruling, which overturns a State's ability to outlaw same sex marriage by amending it's constitution.

There are ~30 states with something in their constitution outlawing same sex marriage.

Once this ruling is upheld, it will be the precedent for overturning every state law banning same sex marriage.

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What is the scope of the Utah decision? [View all] jmowreader Dec 2013 OP

No, this is not a "broad" decision regarding state laws against same-gender marriage. Swede Atlanta Dec 2013 #1

It is the law in that judicial district jberryhill Dec 2013 #2

I think it is larger than the previous 2 posts state. Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #3

"Once this ruling is upheld" jberryhill Dec 2013 #4

I am simply acknowledging that this isn't a done deal. Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #5

Yes jberryhill Dec 2013 #6

I see no implication of geographical limitations in the OP Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #7

Correct jberryhill Dec 2013 #8

I said it could be the precedent for future decisions (paraphrased) Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #9

Is there something you think we disagree about? jberryhill Dec 2013 #10

We are arguing semantics Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #11

Exactly jmowreader Dec 2013 #12