Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs law repealing marriage equality ban
The new law ensures that even if the Supreme Court reverses Obergefell, marriage equality will still be legal in Colorado.
April 11, 2025
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Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality
State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.
February 25, 2025
Ohio Voters Put Abortion Rights in State Constitution
They approved Issue 1, a ballot measure enshrining the right.
November 7, 2023
Virginia Democrats move to amend state constitution to protect marriage equality
Efforts are underway to repeal the state constitution’s antiquated same-sex marriage ban, aligning state law with federal rulings and securing rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
January 6, 2024
Schwarzenegger Vows to Fight Efforts to Amend State Constitution to Ban Gay Marriage
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that he would fight an initiative to amend the California constitution to ban same-sex marriage if it qualifies for the November ballot. Schwarzenegger has vetoed bills that would allow gay marriage but said he opposes the sort of amendments that are being proposed by two competing groups. Such amendments are already on the books in 26 states, but the governor said it would be a ''waste of time'' to pursue one in California.
April 12, 2008
Texas Supreme Court to Consider Gay Divorce
The state's highest court is also expected to examine whether Texas's constitutional amendment prohibiting marriage equality violates the U.S. Constitution.
August 26, 2013
WATCH: Oklahoma Democrats Walk Out on Antigay Vote
Sixteen democratic state representatives refused to vote on a resolution reiterating the state's constitutional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.
April 10, 2013
Colo. Couples Sue for Marriage Equality
Nine same-sex couples filed a lawsuit in Denver's state district court Wednesday arguing that Colorado's constitutional prohibition on marriage equality violates the U.S. Constitution.
February 20, 2014
Polls Show Marriage Support in 3 Surprising States
All three states currently have constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage.
May 15, 2013
Virginia lawmakers pass marriage equality, abortion & voting protections
Democrats are hopeful they can amend the state’s constitution to protect hard-fought rights.
January 15, 2025
California Judge Halts School Policy Outing Trans Students for Now
The judge found the policy violated the state constitution by discriminating based on the student’s sex.
October 21, 2023
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban
It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.
September 27, 2023
Florida Judge Rules Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
A county judge in Florida has ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is in violation of the constitution.
July 17, 2014
California Voters to Decide Fate of State's Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2024
An amendment would remove language from the state constitution that states “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”
July 16, 2023
10 states voted on pro-abortion referendums. 7 of them passed
Millions will now have access to abortion thanks to the passage of state constitutional amendments.
November 6, 2024
Arizona Couples Sue for Marriage Equality
The four same-sex couples say lack of marriage rights and recognition in the state is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
January 7, 2014
Gay Lawmaker Aims to Repeal Va. Marriage Ban
State senator Adam Ebbin introduced legislation that would repeal Virginia's constitutional prohibition on marriage equality.
November 27, 2013
Nevada Takes Another Step Toward Marriage Equality
The state Assembly approved a pro-equality constitutional amendment, but it faces another round of legislative and citizen votes.
May 23, 2013
Nevada Marriage Equality Headed to Senate Floor
The legislation would amend the state constitution to allow Nevada to recognize all legal marriages regardless of gender.
April 11, 2013
Indiana Prepares to Consider Marriage Amendment
Lawmakers in Indiana are looking to the next step in the process of amending the state's constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
November 25, 2012
What states are voting on marriage equality on Tuesday?
Marriage equality may be settled law, but some states still have discriminatory amendments in their constitutions.
November 4, 2024