Residents of North Carolina will vote on Amendment 1 today. Amendment 1 says: “Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.” Here's everything you need to know about the consequences of its passage.
The language of Amendment 1 would restrict protections for all unmarried couples – whether they are straight or gay.
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If Amendment 1 passes, the courts could interpret the Amendment to bar the state from giving any protections to unmarried couples – straight or gay. This could:
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Prevent the state from giving committed couples protections that help them order their relationships, including the right to:
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