I'm thinking it's more about him being cray-cray than low IQ like other MAGAts on JPP.Your mockery indicates low IQ.
Your IQ is too low to comprehend.
The differences below are why SCOTUS ruled that banning marriage for gay couples violated the 14th Amendment Equal Protection clause.
Google AI: difference between marriage and civil union
The primary difference between marriage and civil unions lies in federal recognition and portability. While both offer legal protections at the state level, only marriage is recognized by the U.S. federal government, granting access to over 1,000 federal benefits and protections. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Marriage is a legal and social union recognized in all 50 states and by the federal government. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Federal Benefits: Access to Social Security survivor benefits, joint federal tax filing, and immigration sponsorship.
- Portability: Automatically recognized in every state and most countries worldwide.
- Healthcare: Guaranteed "next-of-kin" status for hospital visits and medical decisions nationwide.
- Divorce: Standardized legal process for dissolving the union in any state. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
A civil union is a state-level legal relationship that provides some, but not all, of the protections of marriage. [1, 2, 3]
- Limited Recognition: Created primarily before the 2015 Supreme Court ruling (Obergefell v. Hodges) as an alternative for same-sex couples.
- State-Only Benefits: Grants state-level rights like inheritance, state tax filing, and medical proxy within that specific state.
- No Federal Rights: Partners are considered "single" for federal taxes, Social Security, and FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) benefits.
- Portability Issues: If you move to a state that does not recognize civil unions, your legal status and protections may vanish. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
| Feature [1, 2, 3] | Marriage | Civil Union |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Tax Benefits | ||
| Social Security Benefits | ||
| National Recognition | ||
| Immigration Rights | ||
| State-Level Protections |
