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South Carolina Republicans Push Bill to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage

4/6/2026

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Twelve Republicans in the South Carolina House introduced H-5501 to overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling and return marriage laws to the states.
The resolution has no legal force.
ACLU of South Carolina spokesperson Jce Woodrum labeled the lawmakers "fringe extremists."
A 2025 poll found 54% of South Carolinians support same-sex marriage rights.

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Twelve Republicans in the South Carolina House introduced H-5501 to overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling and return marriage laws to the states.
The resolution has no legal force.
ACLU of South Carolina spokesperson Jce Woodrum labeled the lawmakers "fringe extremists."
A 2025 poll found 54% of South Carolinians support same-sex marriage rights.