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LGBT rights in the Northern Mariana Islands

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205:. Other provisions assume the parties to a marriage are not of the same sex. With respect to a marriage involving one or more non-citizens, the statutes say: "The male at the time of contracting the marriage be at least 18 years of age and the female at least 16 years of age..." Statutes concerning divorce assume that the partners to a marriage are man and wife. These laws have yet to be changed to reflect the Supreme Court ruling. 2175: 2163: 303:, which took effect in March 2007, states that: "Upon receipt of a certified copy of an order of the CNMI Superior Court indicating the sex of an individual born in the CNMI has been changed by surgical procedure and whether such individual’s name has been changed, the certificate of birth of such individual shall be amended as prescribed by regulation." 538: 508: 495: 470: 457: 444: 431: 418: 406: 369: 351: 338: 544: 523: 483: 394: 382: 363: 255:
All students, employees and parents have the right to be free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, cultural or socio-economic status or disabling condition. Employees shall not participate in, or permit others
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As used in this regulation, "bullying, harassment, or intimidation" means intentional conduct, including verbal, physical, or written conduct or an intentional electronic communication that creates a hostile educational environment by substantially interfering with a student’s educational benefits,
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Same-sex marriage became legal in the Commonwealth on June 26, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to ban same-sex marriages. Prior to this, there was no prohibition on same-sex marriage in the law of the territory, nor do the statutes specify the sex of the
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Discrimination against government employees on the basis of their sexual orientation is illegal. The Marianas Visitors Authority and the Civil Service Commission are similarly banned under law from discriminating on account of sexual orientation. Such discrimination is subject to "disciplinary
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have traditionally accepted homosexuality and transgender people. Chamorro society was a very sexually tolerant society, where homosexuality was never viewed as taboo but "taken for granted as a part of life". It has been described as openly bisexual, though this is disputed. The
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The Administrative Code of the Northern Mariana Islands prohibits bullying, harassment and discrimination against public school students, employees and parents. §60-20-401 states:
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to engage in, any act of discrimination against students, parents or coworkers based on the above factors or in retaliation for the exercise of any of their rights.
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A divorce from marriage may be granted ... for the following causes ... Willful neglect by the husband to provide suitable support for his wife when able to do so
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In actions for dissolution of marriage, neither the domicile nor residence of the husband shall be deemed to be the domicile or residence of the wife....
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law covers crimes motivated by hatred based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Such crimes are also covered federally under the
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Since legalization in June 2015, the territory has become a popular marriage destination for same-sex couples, especially among
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Shaw, Susan M.; Staton Barbour, Nancy; Duncan, Patti; Freehling-Burton, Kryn; Nichols, Jane (2018).
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opportunities, or performance, or with a student's physical or psychological well-being and is:
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The Northern Mariana Islands does not protect people from discrimination on the basis of their
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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons are allowed to serve openly in the American Armed Forces.
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Transgender persons in the Northern Mariana Islands may change their legal gender following
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Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (Incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in the Northern Mariana Islands
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tourists. In the first half of 2018, 77% of all marriages were same-sex marriages.
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Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in the Northern Marianas since 1983.
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The first marriage between a same-sex couple occurred on the island of
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Gays, lesbians and bisexuals allowed to serve openly in the military
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Anti-bullying laws include sexual orientation and gender identity
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Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services
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Transgender persons allowed to change gender following surgery
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Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
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Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
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History of violence against LGBT people in the United States
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U.S. state constitutional amendments banning same-sex unions
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Transgender people allowed to serve openly in the military
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Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
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in the Northern Mariana Islands was held in July 2018.
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Women's Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia
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Disney and Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act
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Same-sex marriage law in the United States by state
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Washington. July 22, 2011. 821:Movement Advancement Project 623:Landy, Thomas (2 May 2018). 301:Vital Statistics Act of 2006 216:Adoption and family planning 83:Same-sex marriage since 2015 78:Recognition of relationships 503:Access to IVF for lesbians 372:(For government employees) 121:in June 2015. However, the 2233: 1468:303 Creative LLC v. Elenis 1391:Violence Against Women Act 193: 63:Discrimination protections 2155: 1975:Anti-LGBT curriculum laws 1953:Employment discrimination 1896: 1520:("Don't ask, don't tell") 1342: 27: 1867:Northern Mariana Islands 1462:Respect for Marriage Act 1397:United States v. 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Index


Northern Mariana Islands
Status
Gender identity
Discrimination protections
Recognition of relationships
Same-sex marriage since 2015
Adoption
Same-sex marriage
adoption
Supreme Court's
Obergefell v. Hodges
U.S.
sexual orientation
gender identity
Northern Mariana Islands
sex reassignment surgery
Chamorro people
Chamorro
Same-sex marriage in the Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
Saipan
in vitro fertilization
sexual orientation
gender identity
hate crime
Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
sex reassignment surgery
pride parade
Chinese

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