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The Freedom to Marry-Rites & RightsMarriage equality for same-sex couples has been on the minds of citizens, legislators and judges since 1971. For a comprehensive timeline of U.S. judicial, congressional and legislative actions since then, see The Freedom to Marry: Rites & Rights.

 

Human Rights CampaignThe Human Rights Campaign maintains a list of the status of state marriage and relationship recognition laws on its site.

For news on the international front, see the Human Rights Campaign page, International Marriage Rights.

 

NG&LTFThe National Gay and Lesbian Task Force maintains a map (in PDF format) of states that have banned same-sex marriage by statute and/or constitutional amendment.

 

 

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