Social Movements & Civil Rights

Oregon Supreme Court Nullifies Same-Sex Marriages

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that marriage licenses granted to same-sex couples by Multnomah County a year earlier were invalid. The court’s decision stemmed from a legal challenge, asserting that these licenses breached the state's constitutional definition of marriage. The ruling was significant for the LGBTQ+ community, impacting the already evolving conversation about marriage equality in the United States.

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