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Family LawUnited States (Federal)

Marriage Equality Rights (Obergefell v. Hodges)

Summary

Guarantees the fundamental right to marry to same-sex couples on the same terms and conditions as opposite-sex couples.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to enter into a legal marriage contract regardless of gender
  • 02.
    Right to federal marital benefits including Social Security and tax filings
  • 03.
    Right to have your marriage recognized by every state in the U.S.

Penalties

  • 01.
    State officials can be sued for refusing to issue marriage licenses
  • 02.
    Denial of marital benefits results in civil rights liability
  • 03.
    Invalidation of state laws that discriminate based on sexual orientation in marriage

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