Some gay couples are concerned that the Supreme Court may overturn their right to marry, following the reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have expressed interest in potentially reversing the Obergefell ruling which legalized same-sex marriage. However, advocates like Mary Bonauto believe that marriage equality is unlikely to change in the near future. The incoming Trump administration has not indicated a desire to roll back same-sex marriage legalization, despite enacting policies that were harmful to LGBTQ people during his first term.
Trump’s spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, insisted that he aims to unify the country and will not roll back legalized marriage for same-sex couples. Safeguards have been put in place to protect same-sex marriage, such as the Respect for Marriage Act enacted in 2022. Despite these protections, some same-sex couples remain concerned about the future of their marriages.
One such couple, Michael Kaye, is considering eloping before the inauguration in light of the uncertainty surrounding their right to marry. The fear of a potential step backward in LGBTQ rights is resurfacing for some individuals. Overall, while fears and concerns exist among some same-sex couples, there are legal protections in place to safeguard their right to marry.
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