Is it still true that you cannot have an interracial marriage in Alabama?
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Prior to 1967, many states had anti-miscegenation statutes.\n\n"Loving v. Virginia, 388 U.S. 1 (1967), was a case in which the United States Supreme Court declared Virginia's anti-miscegenation statute, the "Racial Integrity Act of 1924", unconstitutional, thereby ending all race-based legal restriction on marriage in the United States." The decision is based on the due process clause of the 14th Amendment.\n\nIt is technically possible that Alabama still has such a law on the books, but the law is unenforcable because it is unconstitutional.
890827
No!!! Making it illegal to marry outside of your race is going against so many bills and acts it's not even funny! Who ever told you this is very ignorant!
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I'm not sure there are any laws preventing someone from marrying an uncle or cousin related by blood, let alone simply by adoption.\n\nI know some 2nd cousins that were married in Florida, and there were no rules preventing it.  Certainly, in the case of close blood relatives (1st cousins) there are risks of genetic problems with children, but I still don't think there are laws that prevent the marriages, except maybe in the case of direct family members (brother/sister).
521981
Well, why not?  I mean if two people of different races can get married (I'm not racist), unlike 40 years ago, why can't 2 people of the same gender who are that in love get married?  I mean, it ain't about gender, but love, people!  That's what really counts!
633031
I say abso-friggin-lutely.  I will encourage an interracial couple every chance I get because they need it more than any other couple -- at least that's the case here in the southern United States.  I say if the person you love is not the same color, screw anybody who doesn't like it.  It's your life and you can live it the way you want.
525501
Because in Arkansas, where you live, you are like to marry your brother.\n\nBy the way, Family Re-unions aren't dating opportunities.
597667
The only state I know of that allow same sex marriages is Massachusetts.\n\nI hope it helps and congrats!!
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Right now, a lot of the state (so-called) defense of marriage acts (DOMA) say that they won't recognize same-sex marriages in other states. \n\nHowever, I think there will be a good case under the full faith and credit clause of the constitution to recognize a valid marriage when the couple moves to another state, even thought that's what currently being used to support the federal DOMA. \n\nCurrently, a same-sex couple, married or recognized as domestic partners, are granted only state rights. They don't have federal rights. The GAO has found 1,138 federal benefits granted when a couple marries; all of these are denied to same-sex couples (link is on this page: http://www.thetaskforce.org/community/marriagecenter.cfm). So, if a couple of 18-year-olds go on a bender, go to Vegas and get married by Elvis, they've got those rights that a gay couple who've been together for decades, own property together, raise kids together, etc., will always be denied. \n\nIn some states, I believe Ohio, Utah, and Virginia among them, state law goes as far to say that couples can't contract in a way that suggests a marriage. That would mean wills and other estate planning, power of attorney or advance medical directives, etc.\n\nI really don't see the benefit to the state in denying all of this to a small percentage of the population. Especially since marriage and property ownership are shown to be good overall for a stable population, property transfer, etc.\n\nAs for the analogy to marijuana, over the last few years the federal government has definitely been going after the medical marijuana growers. (What's easier to find, a street dealer or a cancer patient at a pot club?) Again, seems like a lot of effort for the gain. Not that I want people driving around high, but it seems like something akin to how we treat alcohol is in order.\n\nFull Faith and Credit (US Constitution Article IV, Section 1): \nFull Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof. \n\nThe Federal DOMA text:\n1 USC Sec. 7\nIn determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the word “marriage” means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the word “spouse” refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. \n\n28 USC Sec. 1738C. Certain acts, records, and proceedings and the effect thereof\nNo State, territory, or possession of the United States, or Indian tribe, shall be required to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other State, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a relationship between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage under the laws of such other State, territory, possession, or tribe, or a right or claim arising from such relationship.
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i'v asked the same qustion about alabama. i dunno.
43555
You also can't marry your mother, father, grandparent, sister or brother... those would be requirements. You are required by law to be of different blood.
1118633
brothers and sisters aren't allowed to get married because (even though we liberal don't like to admit it ) prejudice.  That's the way its been.  If you are gay and want gay marriage to happen, don't point that out.  The public is leaning to supporting gay marriage,  but not incest, because incest is more of a choice
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In Alabama state..dUhhh...
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It's not allowed, and Illinois doesn't recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions performed in other states either. \n\nhttp://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/marriage_faq.htm#7\nhttp://www.ag.state.il.us/opinions/2000/00-017.html
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In favor\nI think the hang-up for a lot of people is that they think of marriage only in terms of the ritual defined in their religion.\n\nIt isn't.  It is a civil and social institution that affects a person's legal, social and financial status.\nIt isn't fair to withhold the benefits to anyone who is willing to make the committment to another person.\n\nBesides which, how do the details of someone elses marriage affect your marriage in any way?  I just don't get why anyone is bothered by it.\n\nHere's a little food for thought.  \nDid you know that not long ago it was actually illegal in many states for people from different races to marry each other?  Its the same kind of arbitrary restriction that just doesn't make any sense. So I hope we'll all eventually outgrow this one too.
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I don't know about all that. My husband and I are an interracial couple (the first for both sides of the family) and I told my parents about him as soon as I felt that it was serious & I was in love & going to be spending alot of time with him. (as did he) I don't know your bf or his family, but I do know that in some Muslim religions it is shameful to date outside of your religion or race & is punishable by DEATH. Maybe he is afraid to tell & if that is the case I would be too, and I wouldnt pressure him to tell. Good luck :)
109876
the same as it is today, except 60-70 years ago, before there were laws saying you can't get after someone because what they look like (color of thier skin). in some deep pockets of the deep south, bigotry is still strong, but for the most part, i think "sweet home alabama" is more mellow & accepting.
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Refer to 3.2.2 in the information at the link below:\n\nhttp://www.divorceinfo.com/alabamalaw.htm\n\n\nRefer to all listings under Article 7A of the information at the link below:\n\nhttp://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/128972.htm\n\n\nRefer to all information at the link listed below:\n\nhttp://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=348\n\nHope some or all of this helps. If I can be of any more assistance feel free to contact me.\n\nBest Wishes!!