In a recent campaign event, conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel expressed willingness to support a ban on same-sex marriage in Wisconsin if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Obergefell v. Hodges. He reaffirmed his stance on 'biblical marriage' and indicated that existing constitutional amendments could be reinstated. Schimel advocated for religious rights, affirming support for businesses to refuse service to same-sex couples based on personal beliefs, continuing a trend of anti-LGBTQ+ positions that have drawn criticism from equality advocates.
We have a constitutional amendment that's still on the books. If the United States Supreme Court modifies the Obergefell decision, then our constitutional amendment goes back into place.
Your religious rights need to be protected.
As Wisconsin's attorney general from 2015 to 2019, he repeatedly fought against LGBTQ+ protections, including advocating for businesses to be able to refuse service to same-sex couples.
Schimel's comments are in line with his long history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights, drawing sharp criticism from equality advocates.
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