Today the Obama administration announced that it will
recognize the some 1,300 marriages between that took place in Utah since
December 20th and that these married couples will be “eligible for
all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same sex marriages”
(Holder). Eric holder issued a statement confirming these marriages legitimacy
at the federal level, but their legitimacy in the state of Utah is still murky,
and receiving state benefits is still a battle.
This was an important victory for same sex couples in Utah
today, but they still have a lot to go through. In addition, we have another
interesting case of federalism. If the federal government recognizes these
marriages as legal and eligible for couple’s benefits, should the state be
forced to as well? Also at work here is an interesting dynamic between the
courts. However, this is extremely detailed and difficult to explain in a
concise manner. (For a good summary of what’s going and the background to this
case go here: http://www.scotusblog.com/2013/12/utahs-same-sex-marriage-ban-falls/)
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