When is gay marriage legal

Married same-sex households have outnumbered unmarried same-sex households since In , the Supreme Court ruled on Obergefell v. Hodges , thereby legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. In the years since the decision, households headed by married same-sex couples have become more common, but the changes have differed by state.

National Center for LGBTQ Rights

Practically speaking, the Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage equality nationwide regardless of what the Supreme Court does. Steps to take to help you protect your family. Now that Trump has won the presidential election, we are hearing concerns and fears from many same-sex couples who are concerned that their marriages may be challenged or invalidated.

How is same-sex marriage in the US changing?

The states with the smallest percentage increases were North Dakota States with the largest populations tend to have the most households with same-sex marriages. It had , married same- sex households, also most in the nation. Learn more about marriage in the US and get the data straight to your inbox with our weekly newsletter.

US Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide

President Obama: "This ruling will strengthen all our communities". However, Christian conservatives condemned the decision. Former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee called it "an out-of-control act of unconstitutional, judicial tyranny".