Same-Sex Marriage Rights Face Renewed Uncertainty

On the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, concerns persist about the sustainability of LGBTQ rights amid a shifting legal landscape. The Supreme Court's current term features high-profile cases involving Trump-era policies, birthright citizenship, and online content regulation, reflecting broader challenges to civil rights. Recent decisions have allowed states to ban transgender care for minors and raised questions about the balance of federal and state authority over civil rights protections. Despite widespread public support for same-sex marriage, legal experts warn that changes in the Court's ideological makeup and renewed efforts by conservative groups could jeopardize established rights. Couples in states like Idaho face renewed uncertainty as legal and political pressures mount. While no immediate Supreme Court case currently threatens the 2015 marriage ruling, advocates emphasize the need for continued vigilance.