Summary

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.

  • Archmage Azor@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    I’ve pretty much given up hope for the American people ever growing a spine and standing up for themselves, but if there’s one thing I still believe can make things start happening it’s if gay marriage is outlawed.

    Though I will prepare myself to be proven wrong. That hasn’t failed me before.

    • BadlyTimedLuck@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      While I agree with this sentiment.

      I’m hoping there’s an actual change with a plan, not just 100 Luigi’s for every 1 CEO

    • Carl@lemm.ee
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      19 hours ago

      It’ll go the same way it went for abortion. Red states will get worse while blue states stay more or less the same, which will prevent libs in the blue areas from mobilizing effectively to protect minorities in the red ones.

      • djsoren19@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        8 hours ago

        I think at this point, organization efforts should be focused on evacuation and relocation of people from red states to blue states. Let the people who voted for this shit face all the inevitable consequences, and get the people who will most be in danger when Balkanization happens somewhere safe. They’re already killing trans people, it’s just gonna get worse.

      • Queen HawlSera@lemm.ee
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        19 hours ago

        This, Roe V. Wade was the ultimate test, it was repealed and America went “Oh no… So anyway”