If one state enacts legislation that allows same-sex marriages, a different state can enact legislation refusing to acknowledge same-sex marriages.

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This is known as the "full faith and credit" clause in the US Constitution, which allows states to create their own laws regarding marriage and to refuse to recognize laws from other states. So while one state may allow same-sex marriages, another state may not recognize those marriages as valid.

If One State Enacts Legislation That Allows Same-Sex Marriages, a Different