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Conservative lawmakers and activists are pushing to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. Liberty Counsel’s Mat Staver declared, "It’s just a matter of when."

Some legislators, like Oklahoma Senator David Bullard, are introducing bills to challenge the ruling, while Justices Thomas and Alito have signaled interest in reconsidering it.

Though most Americans support same-sex marriage, the court’s conservative shift is concerning.

The 2022 Respect for Marriage Act ensures federal recognition but does not prevent states from restricting same-sex marriage if Obergefell is overturned.

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[–] Vytle@lemmy.world -4 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

Have you?

Relevant excerpt: "...No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;... nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

The amendment was not properly interpreted prior to 2015. It would be nearly impossible to change the interpretation at this point because it would need to be changes from "...nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of laws" to "...nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of laws; except for gay people"

The 14th amendment should have covered gay marriage from the get-go; and I seriously don't see how you could argue that it can be restored to its prior; clearly wrong, interperitation.

There is nothing to overturn. This is not the same thing as Roe V Wade; which arguably did not have constitutional precident. Its clearly written in the 14th that Americans are to have equal rights legally. 'Less there's a fucking coup, that's not changing.

[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 6 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Ah, just how Roe v Wade interpreted the right to healthcare. Can't reverse that. It's a binding and permanent interpretation of the Constitution. Kavanaugh, Barrett both said that it was settled law, no backsies.

[–] Vytle@lemmy.world -5 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Abortion is unfortunately political, and therefore goes beyond healthcare. To be frank; Roe V Wade was unconstitutional. I'm not arguing that it should be, I'm simply pointing out that it is. In all honesty, there is likely more ground to completely federally outlaw abortion than there is to protect it. The same is not true of marriage, which is constitutionally protected as a fundamental right, and the 14th amendment states that no one in the jurisdiction of the united states is to be subject to laws differently based on background. Its open and shut; gay marriage being outlawed is just as likely as a 3rd Trump term. It is possible, but not under the federal government as it exists now.

[–] CarbonBasedNPU@lemm.ee 1 points 42 minutes ago

If you think gay marriage isn't political you are stupid.

[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 6 points 17 hours ago

Abortion is unfortunately political

Name something that isn't these days.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago

With this current supreme court I can definitely see them reverting to the previous interpretation. It doesn't have to make logical or legal sense when it comes to activist judges.

That's not saying they should, just a pessimistic prediction based on previous actions of this court.