Same sex marriage has been one of the many recent political “hot” topics. It is a popular subject in political debate, national newspapers, and media coverage. These debates, articles, and reports are often focusing on rights outlined in constitutional laws, amendments and Bill of Rights as a source of the right of same sex couples to marry. Some states have addressed the issue of such rights in court cases throughout the United States with varying outcomes.
This research paper is concerned with the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. It will examine the Fourteenth Amendment and the equal protection clause. It will also examine previous court cases and the outcomes. It will further demonstrate possible economic concerns of legalized same sex marriage.
Research Question
What issues and possible constitutional infringements surround the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment?
References
National Tax Journal, Vol. 53, Issue 2, June 2000
Lesbian Couples, National Center for Lesbian Rights, www.ncirights.org
Legal Marriage, Court Cases, Partners Task Force for Gay and Lesbian Task Force, http://www.buddybuddy.com/t-line-1-html Policy.com
Gay Marriage, Civil Liberties Union,
http://www.aclu.org/library/aagaymarriage.html
