Court in Japan maintains ban on same-sex marriage, linking it potentially to increased birth rates
Japan has recently taken a stand against same-sex marriage, aligning itself with a ban supported by the G7 countries. A court in Tokyo upheld the existing civil law that limits marriage to unions between a man and a woman. This ruling marks the first defeat among six appeals from same-sex couples, leading to a significant […]
EU Court Compels Poland to Contradict Its Own Constitution Regarding Same-Sex Marriage
EU Court Orders Poland to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages The Court of Justice of the European Union decided on Tuesday that Poland must set aside its constitutional definition of marriage to acknowledge same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries. This case traces back to 2018 when two Polish men married in Germany attempted to have their […]
European court decides Poland has to acknowledge same-sex marriages from other countries
The highest court of the European Union has ruled that member states must acknowledge same-sex marriages, rejecting Poland’s current laws on the matter. This decision arises from Poland’s refusal to accept a same-sex marriage of two Polish citizens that occurred in Germany. Poland’s legal framework does not recognize same-sex marriages, and this recent ruling extends […]
Poland Needs to Acknowledge Same-Sex Marriages From Other Countries
In a significant ruling, the European Court of Justice declared on Tuesday that all EU member states must recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other EU nations. While marriage laws are generally established at the national level, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has determined that same-sex marriage certificates should be acknowledged throughout the EU, even […]
Hallmark Channel to Include Same-Sex Couples in Christmas Programming for the Sixth Consecutive Year
Hallmark is celebrating the inclusion of a same-sex couple in its Christmas movie lineup for the sixth consecutive year. This year’s featured film, christmas baby, is set to premiere on Hallmark Channel on December 21. The plot revolves around a lesbian couple who face “new relationship and career dynamics” after finding a baby boy left […]
Supreme Court declines effort to reverse same-sex marriage decision
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal aimed at overturning a significant ruling that established the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky, sought to challenge the 2015 landmark ruling after a jury awarded damages to a couple who had been denied a marriage license. “The court can […]
Supreme Court considers request to reverse legalization of same-sex marriage
Supreme Court to Review Appeal Over Same-Sex Marriage Ruling In an upcoming closed session, the Supreme Court is set to discuss a request aimed at overturning the historic decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S. One of the new cases the justices will look at is the unusual appeal from Kim Davis, a former […]
Texas Supreme Court permits judges to decline to officiate same-sex marriages.
AUSTIN – Judges and magistrates in Texas who have the authority to officiate weddings will not face consequences for declining to perform them if it stems from “sincerely held religious beliefs,” according to a recent update to the Code of Judicial Conduct from the Texas Supreme Court. On October 24, the state Supreme Court made […]
Supreme Court to consider arguments against same-sex marriage ruling, similar to abortion decision
Supreme Court to Review Same-Sex Marriage Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court has set a date to hear arguments concerning a challenge to a 2015 decision that affirmed the right to same-sex marriage. This is scheduled for November 7. Kim Davis, a former county clerk, faced a $100,000 fine after she refused to issue a marriage […]
Mikie Sherill Criticizes Jack Ciattarelli for Muslim Representative Who Is Against Same-Sex Marriage
Political Tensions in Union City, N.J. In Union City, N.J., Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill and her supporters took aim at Republican contender Jack Ciatarelli on Monday. They criticized a speaker at a recent “Muslims for Jack” event for opposing same-sex marriage and claimed he had faced anti-Semitic accusations for backing Ciatarelli. Dr. Ibral […]