Japan Court Says Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional

A Japanese court ruled Monday that the country's ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Jun 21, 2022· ran in 3 outlets

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Jun 21, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

NPRLean Left· Jun 21, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

A court in Japan says the ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

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NPRLean Left· Jun 21, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

New Hampshire Public RadioLean Left· Jun 21, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

CNNLean Left· Jun 21, 2022· ran in 5 outlets

Japanese court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

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Delaware Public MediaCenter· Jun 21, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

A court in Japan says the ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Jun 21, 2022

Japan Court Says Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Jun 21, 2022

Japan Court Says Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional

NBC New YorkLean Left· Jun 21, 2022

Japan Court Says Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional

MadisonCenter· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

Voice of AmericaCenter· Jun 20, 2022

Japan Court Says Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

Delaware Public MediaCenter· Jun 21, 2022· ran in 3 outlets

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

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KVIA El PasoCenter· Jun 21, 2022

Japanese court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Jun 21, 2022

Japanese court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

KTVZ BendCenter· Jun 21, 2022

Japanese court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

Local News 8Center· Jun 21, 2022

Japanese court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

CBS NewsCenter· Jun 20, 2022

Court in Japan rules ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

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Winchester StarLean Right· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

MyNorthwestLean Right· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

Denver GazetteLean Right· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court rules barring same-sex marriage not unconstitutional in LGBTQ rights setback

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Fox NewsRight· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional

Shore News NetworkRight· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional

Washington ExaminerRight· Jun 20, 2022

Japanese court rules same-sex marriage ban not unconstitutional

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jun 21, 2022

Japan upholds ban on same-sex marriage | DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jun 20, 2022

Japan: Same-sex marriage ban declared constitutional by Osaka court | DW

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jun 20, 2022

Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

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