Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case, stands on the step of the Texas Capitol during a rally Monday, June 29, 2015.
On June 26th, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marriage. It was a historic ruling that signified a turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. Fast-forward seven years, and a lot has changed. The Supreme Court is vastly different, and another landmark decision is pending, this time pertaining to the federal right to an abortion., which could have implications for other rights, including the right to same-sex marriage.All Things ConsideredRoe v. Wade"On June 26 2013, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in their decision in. I proposed to my partner John, and he was dying of ALS.