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Same Sex Marriage : The Legalization Of Gay Marriage

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The legalization of gay marriage in 2015 was a huge stepping stone in the gay rights movement. During Obergefell v. Hodges, a 5-4 decision was made that banning gay marriage in states was unconstitutional, violating the Fourteenth Amendment, which allowed couples of the same sex to get married anywhere in the United States. To me, this decision was correctly made by the Supreme Court majority because of the groundwork paved by past cases and the precedents they have set, the fact that the case’s decision no longer allows discrimination against same-sex couples in respect to marriage, and it continues to add foundation for gay people to gain even more rights in the future. With the court’s decision in this specific case, it has allowed more than just same-sex couples to marry each other, it has given them privileges that opposite sex couples have, such as being on their spouse’s death certificate, adoption rights, and tax related advantages. Overall, allowing gay marriage in all states has been advantageous to the LGBT community and was a beneficial ruling on behalf of the Supreme Court. The aftermath of the case has been positive and remains consistent with constitutional rights given to American citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment. The impact of this case on modern society is very important to note, due to how widely accepted gay marriage now is as opposed to just ten years ago. Having the Supreme Court rule in favor of gay marriage opens the eyes to people who may be

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