George Mason Law School will be hosting a debate this Wendesday at noon on the proposed Virginia Marriage Amendment. The debate has been contentious and somewhat confusing as to the possible effects of the Amendment. Details and directions are here. A brief description of the program:
ARLINGTON, VA – On Wednesday, November 1, at 12:00 p.m., the George Mason University School of Law will host a panel discussion to explore the meaning and likely impact of Virginia’s proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage (Ballot Question #1). Cato Institute Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies Mark Moller will argue that the measure threatens rights and protections currently offered to unmarried persons under Virginia law. Nelson Lund, Mason Law Vice Dean and Patrick Henry Professor of Constitutional Law and the Second Amendment, will argue that the amendment should not be interpreted to threaten these rights. Mason Professor Joyce Lee Malcolm will moderate this engaging and thought-provoking scholarly discussion
Ballot Question #1 will go before Virginia voters on November 7.
All students are encouraged to attend this event, which is free and open to the public.