State of Tennessee Settles Lawsuit with Universal Life Church
December 19, 2023
The Universal Life Church recently won its lawsuit against Tennessee over a law barring its ministers from officiating weddings.
Posts tagged "Same-Sex Marriage"
Judge Learns Spouse in Same-Sex Marriage is Putative
August 6, 2026
Category: LGBTQ and Law Marriage Legislation
Farmer Wins Lawsuit Over Religious Discrimination
October 24, 2023
A farmer in Michigan recently won a lawsuit over religious discrimination after he was banned from a public market.
The Respect for Marriage Act Explained
January 10, 2023
In December 2022, the Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law in the most pro-LGBTQ equality vote in history.
Category: Wedding Laws LGBTQ and Law Marriage Legislation
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Another Same-Sex Wedding Case
December 2, 2022
A woman is challenging an anti-discrimination law that would require her to provide a creative service for a same-sex wedding, thereby violating her beliefs.
Five New Jersey Towns Accused of Violating Same-Sex Marriage Laws
November 25, 2022
Five New Jersey towns restricted the availability of marriage licenses to opposite-sex couples and excluded nonbinary applicants.
Senators Postpone Vote on Respect for Marriage Act
November 15, 2022
The U.S. Senate delayed a vote on the Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex marriage until after the midterm elections.
Virginia Legislature Fails to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Ban from State Constitution
November 2, 2022
Last year, bills were passed to begin repealing Virginia's invalid same-sex marriage ban that remains in its state constitution.
Marital Rights of Same-Sex Couples at Risk of Removal
June 17, 2022
Because same-sex marital rights also arise from the same 14th amendment protections cited in Roe, LGBTQ+ individuals are worried.
New Bill Aims for Legalized Marriage of Same-Sex Individuals in Navajo Nation
June 14, 2022
Navajo Nation lawmakers are attempting to repeal regulations established by the tribe prohibiting marriage between people of the same sex