The US Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to overturn the nationwide right to same-sex marriage, affirming the legal protections established under the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
The court’s decision maintains that same-sex couples continue to enjoy constitutional recognition of marriage, ensuring equal rights in areas such as spousal benefits, adoption, and legal protections. Legal experts noted that this ruling reinforces the stability of marriage equality law in the United States.
Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights welcomed the decision as a significant victory for equality and civil rights, while opponents had argued that marriage laws should be determined at the state level. The Supreme Court’s rejection effectively prevents challenges that could have rolled back decades of legal progress for same-sex couples.
The ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in protecting civil liberties and maintaining constitutional protections for marginalized communities.
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