The Famuan
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June 2015
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in America
A divided Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are constitutional and will be legally recognized nationwide Friday morning.
Gay marriage bans have rapidly disappeared in recent years. Prior to Friday’s ruling, 37 states allowed gay marriages, including Florida.
In the case of Brenner v. Scott, a U.S. District Court found Florida’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional on Aug. 21, 2014. As a result, same-sex marriage became legal in Florida on Jan. 6, 2015. Prior to that decision, same-