The Supreme Court Is Making People Fight For Marriage Equality Again

Same-Sex Couples Across The United States Are Being Forced To Defend Their Marriages In Court

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community. Same-sex couples across the United States are now being forced to defend their marriages in court, as conservative groups challenge the legality of same-sex marriage in the wake of the Roe decision.

In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. This decision has raised concerns that the Court could also overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Several conservative groups have already filed lawsuits challenging the legality of same-sex marriage. In July 2022, the Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Texas, arguing that Obergefell v. Hodges was wrongly decided and that states should be allowed to ban same-sex marriage.

The stakes are high for same-sex couples in these cases. If Obergefell v. Hodges is overturned, same-sex couples could lose the right to marry in many states. This would have a devastating impact on their lives and relationships.

What Can You Do To Help?

There are a number of things you can do to help protect marriage equality:

• Contact your elected officials and let them know that you support marriage equality.
• Donate to organizations that are fighting to protect marriage equality.
• Speak out against discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.
• Educate yourself about the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.