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SBC delegates overwhelmingly vote in favor of a gay marriage ban as well as the reversal of Obergefell. Davis, a case brought by a same-sex couple after Davis denied them a marriage license in Roe v. A decade after Obergefell, gay and lesbian individuals undoubtedly have come to expect that they can marry.” However there has been a marked fall in support among young Americans in general, and particularly the youngest adults.

The petition will need just four votes from the justices to be heard by the Court. This decision narrows how public-accommodation laws apply and creates another carve-out for Obergefell to be overturned. OklahomaTexas and Missouri have recently introduced similar bills.

Despite this, the fight to overturn same-sex marriage continues to heat up. If the Supreme Court heard a similar case, they might return the right to marry back to the states as well. After a court ruling holds Kim Davis liable for damages to gay couples who she refused to sign marriage licenses for, Liberty Counsel discusses the potential to appeal the case up to the Supreme Court and use it to argue for Obergefell to be overturned.

Republican Rep. This is not remotely controversial, nor extreme. Virginia is one state that is working to reverse its ban on same-sex marriage. On a podcast, Hillary Clinton expresses her concern that Obergefell will be overturned:.

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Some Republican lawmakers increase : If Obergefell were overturned, it could become illegal for gay couples to marry in the 32 states that still have bans on the books

Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures in their current legislative sessions that attempt to chip away at same-sex couples’ right to marriage. If Obergefell were overturned, it could become illegal for gay couples to marry in the 32 states that still have bans on the books.

The Supreme Court is expected to decide this fall whether they will formally take up a case that is asking them to reverse their decision in Obergefell v. This solidifies federal and interstate recognition of same-sex marriages even if Obergefell is overturned.

Wade is overturned. If it grants a review, oral arguments will likely be heard in spring with a decision by late Juneduring Pride Month. Covenant marriages already exist in Arizona, Arkansas and Louisiana. He writes that the Court should reconsider those cases since they used similar arguments to Roe v.

If objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button:. In a concurring opinion with the majority, Thomas sets his eyes on Obergefell and Lawrence v.

In the U. Despite this, many of the groups that fought to prevent the Obergefell ruling are now ramping up their ongoing fight to overturn it. Texas—a ruling that in essence legalized gay sex. We will petition the U. Obergefell threatens the religious liberty of Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.

The Idaho resolution would go on to create a domino effect. The law is a backstop to the attacks on same-sex marriage.