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.

    • @[email protected]
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      11 hour ago

      probably trying to abolish the right to marry same sex, or illegitimize the married already?

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      9 hours ago

      Initially just the rights gained by it removed. Any tax benefits, recognition of dependent status, military spouse stuff etc etc.

      Later a list will be created and distributed.

      The public will be encouraged to refuse service to openly gay people. From there it’s a quick ride to imprisonment and reeducation until it’s similar to Saudi Arabia. Then who knows.

      • Schadrach
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        38 hours ago

        Later a list will be created and distributed.

        I have a gay friend who’s in a long term relationship but not married. Given when he and his guy got together, I half expect the reason is worries that having his orientation be a matter of public record might become a serious liability in a potential future that is reasonably likely.

        • @[email protected]
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          37 hours ago

          I can’t imagine the fear I’d have in their situation. I’d probably do something similar.

          Though if we’ve learnt anything from history it’s that their friends and co-workers will out them to the booted thugs at the drop of a hat anyway.

          So maybe I’d go for the ‘flame while I can’ approach.

          • Schadrach
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            12 hours ago

            He’s in about as safely a blue state as they come, his circle is generally very progressive, and he works for a liberal/progressive leaning employer. He’s about as safe as he can be, all things considered.

            I however live in the reddest of red states that used to be safely blue and would consider leaving if it weren’t for my folks and my wife’s folks being here and needing help.

            At least we’re probably pretty safe from the worst of it until the targets get down to people with medical issues.

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      Well with this administration, reprogramming camps, a.k.a. forces labor camps are on the table. So is deportation, erasure, and ‘‘where did they go? I have no idea what you mean? Who could possibly say? They just disappeared I guess!’’

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        if only were that easy, most wont give you a citizenship fast tracked , if your not in category like: being a SCIENTIST in a in demand field, or uncommon specialty in a MD.

        or the other somewhat easier, is marrying someone in one of those countries, asap.