Torres: Gov't working on schedule to consult with AG on same-sex ruling
Torres
The CNMI government is still working on a schedule to consult with the Attorney General’s Office and Commonwealth mayors regarding same-sex marriage and how it will impact the CNMI.
“Now that a decision has been handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court, it is the right time to acknowledge it and work on how it can be implemented on the CNMI,” Lt. Gov. Ralph DLG. Torres said.
The official said the landmark decision to allow same-sex marriage in all the U.S. states including territories show that “a lot of changes have been happening.”
Torres, however, said a specific date on the consultations has yet to be decided. “We are working on schedule, but there is no specific date yet,” Torres said.
On Friday, the SC issued its historic ruling through a 5-4 vote that legalized same sex marriage across the 50 states and the Insular Areas such as the CNMI.
Gov. Eloy S. Inos earlier said consultations will be set with the Attorney General and CNMI mayors “to see how we can initiate the necessary changes to current regulations to comply with the ruling and ensure an equal application of our constitutional rights throughout the CNMI.”
“The union between two individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, etc. through the ceremony of marriage is a celebration of unconditional love and enduring commitment,” Inos said in a statement, adding that, “while we acknowledge this historical ruling, we must remember that what is most important in our community is that we express love, compassion, and tolerance toward one another.
Inos said, “same-sex common law unions have been in existence in our culture even before this ruling. In our small community, we either have family, friends, or know of people who are gay or lesbian couples.”
BTW while you are at it best you guys consult with the AG and get ready for the “second amendment” ruling.
The court just passed the ruling for Puerto Rico citizens to own and openly carry weapons.
AND no need for a permit to carry or registration to purchase of handguns etc. this was the result of a class action lawsuit.
Also in anopther case, Vermont became the 41st state to allow “suppressors” (Silencers) by persons for their own firearms. This even as the fed have laws against silencers.
This is much like the situation with MJ. It ios against Fed law but the states legalize it within their borders
I have no issue in regards to the second amendment and believe that every person should be able to arm and protect themselves (ex convicts excluded, of course), however, I do take issue with States enacting laws that will end up getting their citizens in trouble on a federal level. Obviously we don’t see DEA agents arresting people for MJ use…. but I don’t think the ATF will take kindly to people carrying around suppressors, and will take action, federally, to those that are caught doing so.