Baker v. Nelson

Date: October 10, 1972

Court: Minnesota supreme court 

background:
Nelson was a town clerk who didn't give Baker and another man a marriage licens.

Question:

1.) Should same-sex couples to be able to get married in Minnesota.

2.)  Can the Federal Government control marriage?

Pro: Not letting same-sex couple get married is unconstitutional.

Con: state law implies marriage should be between a man and a woman so they can have babies.

Decision: no gay marriage for Minnesota and the supreme court said it's up to the states government to decide.