Some members of the LGBTQ community are expressing concerns that the Supreme Court may overturn the right to same-sex marriage, following the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Justices Thomas and Alito have previously indicated openness to reversing the Obergefell ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage. However, advocates like Mary Bonauto believe that the legalization of marriage equality is unlikely to change in the near future.
While the Trump administration did enact policies that harmed LGBTQ individuals, such as banning transgender Americans from the military and rolling back discrimination protections, it is unclear if they have plans to revoke the right to same-sex marriage. Allies of Trump point to inclusive actions like hosting same-sex weddings at his resort and removing anti-LGBTQ language from the GOP platform.
To address concerns, lawmakers have implemented protections for same-sex marriage at the federal and state levels. The Respect for Marriage Act was enacted to codify federal protections, and some states have taken steps to safeguard same-sex marriage rights. Despite these measures, some same-sex couples like Michael Kaye are considering getting married sooner out of fear of potential changes in the law.
Overall, there is uncertainty and fear among some LGBTQ individuals regarding the future of same-sex marriage rights, but legal safeguards and advocacy efforts are in place to protect these rights. The Trump administration’s stance on this issue remains unclear, but the Biden administration has shown support for marriage equality.
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