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Justice Barrett Defends Court’s Impartiality Amid Same-Sex Marriage Challenge, New Book Release

Justice Barrett Defends Court’s Impartiality Amid Same-Sex Marriage Challenge, New Book Release

Justice Barrett Defends Court’s Impartiality Amid Same-Sex Marriage Challenge, New Book Release In her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court in October 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett asserted that the law is “not an opinion poll,” emphasizing the Court’s role to interpret, not impose, values on the American people. These significant remarks precede the September 9 release of her new book, “Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution,” and come as the high court confronts…

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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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