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Defense of Marriage Act Enacted
This defined marriage as between a man and a woman. -
Defense of Marriage Act Repealed
The Supreme Court got rid of the Defense of Marriage Act. Marriage was no longer officially defined as between a man and a woman. -
37 States
By 2014, same-sex marriage was legal in 37 states. -
Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed in Indiana
RAFTA was a controversial act passed in Indiana that was thought to target the LGBT+ community.
"Governmental entity may not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability." -
Same-sex marriage declared legal
The Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. -
"Bathroom Bill" passed in North Carolina
The Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act was a controversial act that targeted transgender people in North Carolina.