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To: inquest
IIRC the DOMA means that a state need not recognize a gay marriage from another state.

If that is so, then it seems to me that if Mr.& Mr. Smith from Massachussetts moved to Texas, they could challenge that law on the basis of the Full Faith and Credit Clause.

Disclaimer: I think it is a bogus argument and that each State should decide the marriage issue. However, I don't see what would prevent a court challenge.

18 posted on 05/28/2004 1:01:39 PM PDT by Ken H
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To: Ken H
If that is so, then it seems to me that if Mr.& Mr. Smith from Massachussetts moved to Texas, they could challenge that law on the basis of the Full Faith and Credit Clause.

If Congress removes jurisdiction from the federal courts, what court are they going to challenge it in?

19 posted on 05/28/2004 1:04:21 PM PDT by inquest (The only problem with partisanship is that it leads to bipartisanship)
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To: Ken H
The Full Faith and Credit Clause is not absolute.

If it was, then your concealed carry permit from Florida would be valid in New York, and your marriage to your first cousin in Florida would be recognized in Kentucky.

Neither case is true

24 posted on 05/28/2004 1:46:11 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez (Sin Pátria, pero sin amo.)
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