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English (en): Recognition of same-sex unions in the United States prior to nationwide legalization* (Colors higher in the list override those lower down.)
Same-sex marriage legal
Same-sex marriage recognized but not performed
Same-sex unions similar to marriage
Government/court legalized or announced intention to legalize
Same-sex marriage recognized by the federal government only but not performed
*Rings indicate case-by-case approval, recognition for partial rights, local/tribal application, and "rogue"/civil disobedience jurisdictions. Rings also include previous cases of performance/recognition that have not been invalidated. (Rings are placed in the center of each respective state).
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