Mary Bonauto, senior director of civil rights and legal strategies at GLAD Law, who argued Obergefell, expressed optimism saying, "I would like to think there is no reason to disrupt something that has worked so well for families, their children, and society." She emphasizes that marriage allows families to organize, pool finances, and raise children, reflecting its positive societal impact and popular approval.
The Times remarks that, "But gay couples' concerns aren't entirely unfounded. The president-elect already reshaped the Supreme Court during his first term, appointing three conservative justices who are now part of a 6-to-3 majority." This shift in the court raises alarms as Trump's appointees have shown readiness to challenge existing rights, suggesting that the landscape for marriage equality may not be as secure as it seems.
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