[fwdude]

So, all marriage laws of each state are now invalid? What about states that differ on requirements regarding degrees of consanguinity, age, and competency levels? All out the window?

I could see that IF the 14th Amendment were actually relevant here, that states would have to recognize marriages from other states, but to just tell a state that THEY MUST PERFORM THESE "MARRIAGES" is beyond the pail of despotism.

[Oliviaforever]

Good point about the ages require for marriage.

Suppose a 15 year old girl gets married in State A where it is legal but then moves to State B where it is not legal?

Is she still married and is her 25 year old husband breaking laws?

[Kahonek]

“I could see that IF the 14th Amendment were actually relevant here, that states would have to recognize marriages from other states...”

I think you’re mixing Article IV, Section 1 (full faith and credit) with the 14th Amendment (equal protection). The SCOTUS DOMA case cited the former. This case cites the latter.