The potential for a second Trump presidency raises fears for same-sex marriage rights, particularly as some states aim to put protections into law ahead of any Supreme Court shifts.
Thirty states retain outdated bans on same-sex marriage, leaving couples vulnerable, particularly if the Supreme Court were to overturn the landmark Obergefell decision.
The Respect for Marriage Act provides some protections, yet if Obergefell is overturned, states may not have to issue marriage licenses contrary to their own laws.
Justice Clarence Thomas has indicated a willingness to revisit precedent from the 2015 Obergefell ruling, which could threaten the legal foundation of same-sex marriage.
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