NEW : The office of Attorney General Noelle Talley declines to comment . A group of clergy argues the ban violates the 14th and First amendments . U.S approved a constitutional amendment to outlaw same-sex marriage . The group argues the ban violates the First and 14 amendments and stigmatizes same-sex couples and the people and institutions that would support them . Same-sex marriage is legal in 16 U.S states and the District of Columbia .
NEW : The office of Attorney General Noelle Talley declines to comment . A group of clergy argues the ban violates the 14th and First amendments . U.S approved a constitutional amendment to outlaw same-sex marriage . Same-sex marriage is legal in 16 U.S states and the District of Columbia .