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Supreme Court Justices Debate Marriage Equality's Future
9/30/2025
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- Justice Clarence Thomas says U.S. Supreme Court precedent, including marriage equality, can be overturned and must rest on a solid theoretical basis.
- Nine states have nonbinding resolutions to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges; overturning could ban marriage equality in 31 states.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett says right to marry is fundamental and should be decided by states; Gallup shows 68% support.
