Now that the Court has issued this historic decision, every state must allow marriage equality and must recognize marriages from other states, as this is a right guaranteed by the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment. This is not a new right; it is one that can no longer be denied under color of law.
As someone who is ignorant in the law, what exactly does this supreme court ruling mean?
Does this ruling make it into law that states can't ban same-sex marriage? What happens if a state turns around and bans same-sex marriage?
Now that the Court has issued this historic decision, every state must allow marriage equality and must recognize marriages from other states, as this is a right guaranteed by the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment. This is not a new right; it is one that can no longer be denied under color of law.
so in all 50 states, right this minute, gays can obtain a marriage license? or is there a process before it's actually official?
If you read the end of /u/AdelleChattre second link, it outlines what comes next.
thanks