As of August 2011, there are 41 states that ban [[same-sex marriage]], mostly by Constitution.
The 14 15 states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are:
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|Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2009.
|After imposing same-sex marriage, three justices were removed from office in their retention election in November 2010.
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|Maine
|Same-sex marriage was legalized by popular referendum in 2012.
|
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|Maryland