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Supreme Court to Weigh First Major Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Since 2015

Supreme Court to Weigh First Major Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Since 2015

Supreme Court to Weigh First Major Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Since 2015 The Supreme Court is poised to consider a petition this fall that directly challenges the landmark 2015 *Obergefell v. Hodges* decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. This marks the first time since the original ruling that the high court has been formally asked to overturn the precedent. The appeal originates from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who gained national attention in 2015 after being jailed…

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A Decade On: Same-Sex Marriage at 10 Years, Still Under Scrutiny

A Decade On: Same-Sex Marriage at 10 Years, Still Under Scrutiny

A Decade On: Same-Sex Marriage at 10 Years, Still Under Scrutiny Ten years ago yesterday, on June 26th, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, affirming the constitutional right to same-sex marriage across the nation. This pivotal decision, which cemented the legality of same-sex unions that began with early legal challenges in states like Massachusetts, marked a historic turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in America. While public support for marriage equality has grown significantly…

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