Summary
The Idaho House of Representatives passed a resolution asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The resolution, sponsored by a Republican lawmaker, seeks to revert to a definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. This action does not change the current law but continues to show some lawmakers' opposition to the decision.
Key Facts
- Idaho House passed a resolution asking the Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 decision on same-sex marriage.
- The 2015 ruling in question is Obergefell vs. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States.
- The resolution was approved by a vote of 44-26, with only Republican lawmakers voting in favor.
- Idaho changed its state constitution in 2006 to define marriage as between a man and woman, later ruled unconstitutional in 2014.
- The Idaho Senate still needs to consider the resolution, which would not change current laws unless the Supreme Court acts.
- In November, the Supreme Court refused to reconsider the 2015 same-sex marriage ruling, declining a related appeal.
- Justice Clarence Thomas suggested that the Court should revisit past decisions, including the Obergefell case.
