Obergefell
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution expresses the South Carolina House of Representatives’ opposition to the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage. It calls on the Supreme Court to reverse this decision and restore the traditional definition of marriage as between one man and one woman, asserting that the issue of marriage should be determined by the states and their citizens. The resolution also references concerns about judicial impartiality and the treatment of individuals with religious objections to the ruling.
Key provisions
- Rejects the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision.
- Calls on the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell and restore the traditional definition of marriage.
- Asserts that the issue of marriage should be determined by states and their citizens.
- References concerns about judicial impartiality (Justice Ginsburg and Kagan).
- Mentions the case of Kim Davis and the perceived lack of protection for religious freedom.
- Points to a 2006 South Carolina constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman.
- Requests presentation of the resolution to the Supreme Court.
Who is affected
- South Carolina residents
- Same-sex couples
- Religious individuals and organizations
- State governments
- The Supreme Court of the United States
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