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Texas Judge Sues to Overturn Marriage Equality Ruling

12/22/2025

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Texas Judge Dianne Hensley filed a lawsuit to overturn marriage equality, contending the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling is unconstitutional.
She refuses to officiate same-sex weddings due to Christian beliefs and argues the federal judiciary lacks authority over state laws.
Her challenge followed a reprimand by the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct for not performing same-sex marriages.
The Texas Supreme Court recently allowed judges to opt out for religious beliefs.

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Texas Judge Dianne Hensley filed a lawsuit to overturn marriage equality, contending the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling is unconstitutional.
She refuses to officiate same-sex weddings due to Christian beliefs and argues the federal judiciary lacks authority over state laws.
Her challenge followed a reprimand by the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct for not performing same-sex marriages.
The Texas Supreme Court recently allowed judges to opt out for religious beliefs.