Ten years after marriage equality was engraved in law by the US Supreme Court, the landmark Obergefellv. Hodges’ decision (2015) found itself facing new legal scrutiny. On August 11, 2025, former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis, a former Kentucky County Clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, filed a formal petition in the High Court asking for a complete overturn of the ruling.
Davis’ petition was filed via Certiorari’s warrant, labeling Obergefell’s decision as “terribly wrong” and claiming it violates her First Amendment rights to religious freedom and freedom of speech. Her legal team, Liberty Counsel, argues that the case should be reconsidered and potentially reversed, reflecting a broader conservative push to reassess established civil rights precedents.
This movement does not occur in a vacuum. In early 2025, state lawmakers in Idaho, Idaho and Iowa, among others, introduced resolutions urging the Supreme Court to reconsider Obergefell’s decision, despite most stalling or failing. The Southern Baptist Convention also officially approved efforts to roll back the precedent in June.
Public opinion, on the other hand, strongly supports marriage equality. Gallup Polling shows that support has increased from 60% in 2015 to about 70% in 2025, even if support declines among Republicans.
What happens next? The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to hear about Davis’ case. Legal experts suggest that the court may refuse to revisit Obergefell, but if you agree to hear about this case, the ruling could represent the most important challenge to marriage equality in a decade.
Source: Equally Wed – LGBTQ+ Wedding Magazine and Wedding Vendor Directory – equallywed.com
