The Idaho House of Representatives has endorsed House Joint Memorial 1, urging the US Supreme Court to overturn the 2015 Obergefell vs Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationally. With a 46-24 vote, this measure argues that marriage should be defined by states rather than federally. While Republican advocate Heather Scott believes the federal government oversteps in creating rights across states, critics, including Democratic leaders, express concerns about the implications for the LGBTQ+ community, stressing the potential emotional distress for individuals fearing they cannot marry in Idaho.
The Idaho House voted 46 to 24 to request the US Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell vs Hodges, advocating for state control over marriage definitions.
Representative Heather Scott argued the decision on same-sex marriage should rest with individual states, contending that federal involvement undermines local autonomy.
Democrat minority leader Ilana Rubel expressed strong concerns about the memorial, emphasizing the fear it instills in Idaho's LGBTQ+ community, particularly for her gay son.
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