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Justice Barrett Warns: Same-Sex Marriage Ruling at Risk

10/18/2025

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett argues that the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling rests on concrete reliance interests—including legal, financial, and medical—that could be affected if the decision is overturned, in an interview with Ross Douthat.
Barrett notes the Roberts Court overturns precedent less frequently than earlier courts.
Concerns persist about the conservative majority, with Hillary Clinton predicting challenges to same-sex marriage and Kim Davis seeking Supreme Court review.

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett argues that the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling rests on concrete reliance interests—including legal, financial, and medical—that could be affected if the decision is overturned, in an interview with Ross Douthat.
Barrett notes the Roberts Court overturns precedent less frequently than earlier courts.
Concerns persist about the conservative majority, with Hillary Clinton predicting challenges to same-sex marriage and Kim Davis seeking Supreme Court review.