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Amendment 2 Argumentative Essay

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Facts Amendment 2 was added to Colorado’s Sate constitution by a statewide referendum it prohibited the state or local government from adopting measures that protect homosexuals as a class from discrimination. Richard Evans, a homosexual works for Denver Mayor brought a law suit against Romer the Governor of Colorado State on the grounds that Amendment 2 was unconstitutional. Issue Does Amendment 2 of Colorado’s State constitution discriminate against homosexual orientation? Holding Yes, Amendment 2 prevents protects for homosexuals or bisexuals was struck down because it was not rationally related to a legitimate state interest. Rule Of Law Supreme Court ruling made it clear that lesbians, gay men and bisexuals have the same rights

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