Supreme Court Reviews Challenge to Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to discuss a rare appeal today that could threaten the nationwide right to same-sex marriage. On November 7, 2025, the justices will meet privately to decide if they will hear a case filed by Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples a decade ago.
This challenge stems from the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which made same-sex marriage legal across all 50 states. Davis, who spent time in jail for ignoring that ruling, argues that her religious beliefs should protect her from having to follow it. Her legal team points to past comments from Justices Clarence Thomas and Amy Coney Barrett to support their push to undo the precedent.
Experts see this as a slim chance of success. The Court has upheld same-sex marriage rights in recent years and shows little sign of reversing course. Still, the case highlights ongoing debates over religious freedom versus equal rights under the law.
Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the original case, has spoken out against the appeal. He warns that overturning the ruling could lead to a patchwork of marriage laws, much like the uneven protections before 2015. Supporters of the challenge, however, say it protects people of faith from government mandates.
No final decision on hearing the case is expected today. If the Court agrees to take it up, arguments could come later next year. For now, same-sex marriages remain secure under current law.
This development comes at a time when LGBTQ+ rights face scrutiny in several states. It serves as a reminder of how fragile legal protections can be, even after major victories.
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