Public debate over same - sex marriage returns to the Supreme Court . Justices to continue to consider appeals from homosexuality , lesbians in other states . Same - sex marriage laws are passed by states , resulting in legal equality across states .
Public debate over same-sex marriage returns to the Supreme Court . Justices to meet to consider appeals from gays , lesbians in five states . Same-sex marriage laws are decided by states , resulting in legal patchwork across U.S .