Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Gay Marriage at the Supreme Court
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over same-sex marriage. The justices considered two main questions: Does the Constitution require states to recognize gay marriage? And, must states that don’t allow same sex marriage recognize gay couples who were married elsewhere? Today’s arguments actually involved four cases, wrapped into one.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readToday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over same-sex marriage. The justices considered two main questions: Does the Constitution require states to recognize gay marriage? And, must states that don’t allow same sex marriage recognize gay couples who were married elsewhere? Today’s arguments actually involved four cases, wrapped into one. The justices appeared divided. We peek inside the hearing.
