While reading the news, I stumbled upon an article that piqued my interest, located here: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/22/us/michigan-ban-on-same-sex-marriage-is-struck-down.html?_r=0.
This article discusses a federal judge's decision to strike down a ban in Michigan on same-sex marriage. Courts across the country are ruling that marriage is a constitutional right for gay and lesbian couples that cannot be denied by states. In fact, the current circumstance can be directly related to the events of Brown v. The Board of Education. The passage "At the trial, Michigan argued that it was wrong for federal courts to overturn a policy adopted by public referendum in 2004, and that Michigan voters should decide if change was needed. But Judge Friedman ruled that state authority 'cannot trump federal constitutional limitations'" particularly demonstrates the balance between state and federal authority, and how judicial powers can tip this balance.
Good connection Leya!
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