ACLJ Notifies U.S. Senate That Nearly 415,000 People Have Signed Petitions in Support of Federal Marriage Amendment.WASHINGTON -- The American Center The American Center is a high-rise tower in Southfield, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and stands at 26 floors, with one basement floor, for a total of 27. The building's main use is that of a typical office tower. It also includes a parking garage and retail spaces. for Law and Justice, specializing in constitutional law, today notified the U.S. Senate that nearly 415,000 people have signed petitions in support of a Federal Marriage Amendment The Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) (also known as the Marriage Protection Amendment) is a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution which would define marriage in the United States as a union of one man and one woman. - just days before the Senate is expected to debate the issue and vote on an amendment. "The response has been very strong from people nationwide who want to see marriage remain an institution between one man and one woman," said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ ACLJ American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ Appleseed Center for Law and Justice (Washington, DC) . "We have heard from people in every state and the message is clear: marriage must not be redefined. It is important for members of Congress to understand that most Americans oppose same-sex marriage Noun 1. same-sex marriage - two people of the same sex who live together as a family; "the legal status of same-sex marriages has been hotly debated" couple, twosome, duet, duo - a pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable and that there continues to be growing support for an amendment to protect the institution of marriage. As the Senate prepares to take up this issue, we are hopeful that Senators will get the message." The U.S. Senate is expected to take up the issue of a federal marriage amendment next week. And, news reports indicate that the issue is likely to come up in the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote in the fall. For months, the American Center for Law and Justice has been gathering signatures on its Petition to Preserve Marriage in support of a federal marriage amendment. The total number of names in support of an amendment now stands at 413,336 and additional names are coming in daily. The petition drive will continue as the ACLJ keeps leadership in both the Senate and House informed as the total continues to grow. In May, ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow testified before the House Judiciary judiciary Branch of government in which judicial power is vested. The principal work of any judiciary is the adjudication of disputes or controversies. Regulations govern what parties are allowed before a judicial assembly, or court, what evidence will be admitted, what Subcommittee sub·com·mit·tee n. A subordinate committee composed of members appointed from a main committee. subcommittee Noun on the Constitution urging members to approve an amendment protecting marriage. In addition to its legislative work, the ACLJ has been involved in legal challenges in Massachusetts Massachusetts (măsəch  `sĭts), most populous of the New England states of the NE United States. , California,
and New Jersey.
The ACLJ, which specializes in constitutional law, is based in Washington, D.C. and its website address is www.aclj.org. |
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