LGBTQ rights in Louisiana
overview of LGBT rights in the U.S. state of Louisiana
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the U.S. state of Louisiana may face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalized in Louisiana as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2003 decision in Lawrence v. Texas. Same-sex marriage has been recognized in the state since June 2015 as a result of the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. New Orleans, the state's largest city, is regarded as a hotspot for same-sex couples. In recent years, Baton Rouge has also been noted for its increasing support of the LGBTQ community. However, Louisiana lacks comprehensive anti-discrimination laws for sexual orientation or gender identity, though some local ordinances offer broader protections than statewide law.
In September 2014, two courts, one federal and one state, produced contradictory rulings on the constitutionality of the state's denial of marriage rights to same-sex couples. The U.S. Supreme Court resolved that conflict when it ruled such bans unconstitutional in Obergefell v.
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