A recent wave of proposed measures aimed at undermining same-sex marriage rights has emerged in nine states across the United States. This is occurring amidst ongoing debates around LGBTQ+ rights and the legality of same-sex unions established by previous Supreme Court rulings. Among these states, lawmakers are taking steps that can severely impact the protections afforded to same-sex couples. In Michigan, State Representative Josh Shriver is set to unveil a resolution opposing same-sex marriage, further enhancing the discussion of marriage rights in the state. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expressed her commitment to protecting those rights, emphasizing, ‘Every Michigander deserves the freedom to marry the person they love.’ Meanwhile, states like Texas, Florida, and Idaho are seeing similar legislative trends that reflect what many see as a growing national movement against LGBTQ+ rights post the landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. These proposed measures vary by state, from constitutional amendments to informal resolutions aimed at challenging the validity of same-sex marriage within state jurisdictions. Advocacy groups are raising alarm about these developments, calling them a direct attack on civil rights.
Lawmakers in Nine States Propose Measures Undermining Same-Sex Marriage Rights
