North carolina gay marriage

District Court Judge Max O. Cogburn, Jr. Cogburn's ruling follows Monday's announcement by the U. Supreme Court that it would not hear any appeal of a July ruling by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond striking down Virginia's ban. That court has jurisdiction over North Carolina.

Same Sex marriage ban overturned in North Carolina

If the ballot initiative passes, confusion may ensue regarding which language will actually be added to the constitution. In either event, the effect of the amendment if passed is unclear. The language is broad and potentially far-reaching, affecting legal rights for unmarried couples, both same-sex and opposite-sex.

North Carolina Amendment One

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