The Latest Breaking News from Obergefell

The measure does not carry the force of law but signals how far the GOP will go to test precedent

Idaho Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage. While the non-binding measure holds no legislative power, it reflects escalating conservative rhetoric targeting LGBTQ+ rights. Advocates warn the move is part of a broader effort to roll…

Justice Barrett's majority clarifies Glucksberg, Mandel, Din, and Knauff, but Justice Sotomayor's dissent really wants to talk about Loving, Obergefell, and Dobbs.

6/26/2003: Justice Kennedy writes the majority opinion in Lawrence v. Texas. 6/26/2013: Justice Kennedy writes the majority opinion in U.S. v. Windsor. 6/26/2015: Justice Kennedy writes the majority opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges.

Voting a second time on the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers have sent the bill to US President Joe Biden to sign.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Respect for Marriage Act, which is on the verge of becoming federal law, is alleviating some of the concern same-sex couples have felt in recent months. But, legal experts and LGBTQ advocates warn, it’s not a panacea and it isn’t time to pop the champagne…

The Respect for Marriage Act now returns to the Democratic-led US House of Representatives for a final vote.

The bill is largely a safeguard against potential action by the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, which made the Defense of Marriage Act unenforceable and enshrined the right to same-sex marriages across the country.

If passed, same-sex couples wouldn’t need to worry about Supreme Court precedents.