regardless of the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary....
More specifically...
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution
Cool. Unless you're the nutcase teabagger Governor of Oklahoma.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2013/11/20/national_guard_benefits_oklahoma_gov_mary_fallin_denies_benefits_to_all.htmlOklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard to obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the will of the people.
Here's an idea...
How about we close all
ive military bases in Oklahoma, close all reserve units, and just move all
47,174 to a state where they'll be appreciated?