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As of August 2011, there are 41 states that ban [[same-sex marriage]], mostly by Constitution.

As of August 2011, there are 41 states that ban [[same-sex marriage]], mostly by Constitution.

The 14 states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are:

The 15 states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are:

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|Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2009.

|Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2009.

|After imposing same-sex marriage, three justices were removed from office in their retention election in November 2010.

|After imposing same-sex marriage, three justices were removed from office in their retention election in November 2010.

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|Maryland

|Maryland