Wed Feb 05 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Supreme Court Justice Thomas Renews Call to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
**London, UK** – Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is again urging the court to overturn its 2015 ruling in *Obergefell v. Hodges*, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Justice Thomas, the court’s most conservative member, has repeatedly voiced concerns about the decision, arguing that it improperly expands the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment and infringes on religious freedoms.
In his dissenting opinion in *Obergefell*, Thomas criticized the majority’s interpretation of substantive due process rights, claiming it disregards established constitutional principles. He further argued that the ruling undermines religious liberty by forcing individuals with opposing beliefs to participate in same-sex marriages, potentially facing legal repercussions.
This renewed call comes after Idaho lawmakers petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn *Obergefell*, echoing Thomas’s concerns. Furthermore, in a concurring opinion following the overturning of *Roe v. Wade*, Thomas explicitly listed *Obergefell*, along with rulings protecting gay sex and contraception, as precedents deserving of reconsideration.
Thomas contends that the *Obergefell* decision, made without democratic debate, imposes a societal choice rather than reflecting the will of the people. He believes the court’s creation of “atextual constitutional rights” harms religious liberty and brands those with traditional views on marriage as bigots. He maintains that the court created a problem that only it can now solve.
The renewed push to overturn *Obergefell* raises significant concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States, particularly given the court’s conservative majority and its recent actions regarding abortion rights. The potential consequences of such a decision would be far-reaching and highly controversial.
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