Clinton Warns Supreme Court Expected To Overturn Marriage Equality

Hillary Clinton has warned that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, in a manner similar to how it overturned Roe v. Wade on abortion rights. She advised same-sex couples to marry while they still can, fearing the Court will send the issue back to individual states, potentially allowing some to ban same-sex marriages again. This prediction comes amid pending legal challenges such as Kim Davis's petition, which questions the constitutionality of Obergefell and seeks to invoke religious freedom protections. The Supreme Court, with three justices appointed by President Donald Trump, has not yet decided whether to hear cases that could impact marriage equality. Even if Obergefell is overturned, the federal Respect for Marriage Act requires states to recognize same-sex marriages from other states but does not mandate states to permit such unions. Clinton emphasized Republicans' long-term efforts over decades to reshape these rights and expressed concern over the national right being undone despite existing marriages likely being preserved.