in Re State of Texas
Texas Supreme Court
1Dissent
Justice Willett,
joined by
Justice Guzman and Justice Devine, dissenting.
Quite soon — within days — the Supreme Court of the United States will decide a core constitutional controversy: whether the United States Constitution commands a 50-state right to same-sex marriage.1 *799Two years ago in United States v. Windsor,2 the Court, noting an “evolving understanding of the meaning of equality,”3 sparked a constitutional revolution. In the 723 days since, the number of states where same-sex unions are legal has more than tripled — from twelve to thirty-seven-three via popular vote,4 eight via…
2Cases cited32 opinions
- Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. MirandaTexas Supreme Court · 2004
- Texas Ass'n of Business v. Texas Air Control BoardTexas Supreme Court · 1993
- Sosna v. IowaSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Travelers Insurance Co. v. JoachimTexas Supreme Court · 2010
- Reata Construction Corp. v. City of DallasTexas Supreme Court · 2006
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