LGBTQ rights in the United States
The Supreme Court has greatly expanded LGBTQ+ rights in its constitutional cases, including a decision that the Fourteenth Amendment requires marriage equality. Central to this evolution is the U. Constitution, a document designed to ensure liberty and justice for all citizens.
LGBTQ+ Legal Rights Under the Constitution
Understanding Your Rights Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. Civil rights include protection from unlawful discrimination. Fourteenth Amendment , Section All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. Gay Rights and the Constitution
Many LGBTQ rights in the United States have been established by the United States Supreme Court, which invalidated state laws banning protected class recognition based upon homosexuality, struck down sodomy laws nationwide, struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, made same-sex marriage legal nationwide, and prohibited employment. The issue: Does the Constitution protect homosexual conduct? What limitations does the Constitution place on ability of states to treat people differently because of their sexual orientation? Sexual Rights and the Constitution
The Court rejected arguments that the state amendment protected the freedom of association rights of landlords and employers, or would conserve resources for fighting discrimination against other groups. Gay and lesbian rights in the United States have been significantly influenced by Supreme Court rulings, particularly regarding issues of marriage, privacy, and discrimination. Although the Constitution does not explicitly protect individuals based on sexual orientation, the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments have been interpreted to provide some legal protections against discrimination. 
Protecting the Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
In , the Supreme Court again considered gay rights issues in Romer v Evans, a challenge to a provision in the Colorado Constitution (adopted by a 54% to 46% vote) that prohibited the state or its subdivisions from adopting any laws that gave preferred or protected status to homosexuals. The march was intended to demonstrate that LGBT people were entitled to constitutional protection, and in their view, the demonstrators felt they were not being treated equally under the law. This summer, the Supreme Court will decide whether or not the Constitution requires states to recognize same-sex marriages.
Speaking Out for Equality
Speaking Out for Equality will chronicle the gay rights movement and the ongoing debate over how much the Constitution protects gay rights. Come hear the story, see articles and photos, and tell us what you think about the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision about whether the Constitution protects the right to same-sex marriage. . 
Sexual Orientation
Over the years, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights has evolved dramatically in the legal landscape of the United States. Central to this evolution is the U.S. Constitution, a document designed to ensure liberty and justice for all citizens. Like many social justice movements, the pursuit of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals has navigated a complex legal terrain. .
LGBTQ+ Rights and the Constitution
Gay and lesbian rights in the United States have been significantly influenced by Supreme Court rulings, particularly regarding issues of marriage, privacy, and discrimination. Although the Constitution does not explicitly protect individuals based on sexual orientation, the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments have been interpreted to provide some. .