Quote by Corrine Brown

Marriage has historically been in the domain of the States to regulate.

Marriage has historically been in the domain of the States t

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, the responsibility of governing and defining marriage has primarily rested with individual states. This emphasizes the traditional role each state plays in enacting laws related to marriage, including determining who can marry, the legal requirements for marriage, and the rights and responsibilities that come with it. It implies that marriage is a matter of state jurisdiction rather than a centralized, federal mandate.

By Corrine Brown

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