Legalization of Same Sex Marriages in the U.S.: An Analysis

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Legalization of Same Sex Marriages in the U.S.: An Analysis

According to the Supreme Court, refusal of granting marriage licenses to gay as well as lesbian couples violates the constitution. The landmark ruling of 25 June 2015, which legalized marriage between same sex couples greatly, altered the laws governing matrimony. The rule bases its ground on the fact that marital unions embodies the highest ideals of fidelity, devotion, family, sacrifice, and most importantly, love.

The Civil Rights Campaign and Public Opinion

The civil rights campaign started in the 1970s, but it was not until 1993 when the issue became more prominent. By 2010, 60% of the public had approved the issue, with the rates trending upwards slowly in the…