The U.S. Supreme Court heard historic oral arguments Tuesday in the ongoing battle over same-sex marriage. At issue are two questions: whether banning gay marriage is constitutional and whether the states with same sex marriage bans in place can refuse to recognize gay marriages in other states.
Same sex marriage is not legal in Georgia. It is legal in 37 states and the District of Columbia, but 12 states, including Georgia, enacted constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage and non-recognition laws.
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