Summary
Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision, explaining that it created "concrete reliance interests," which courts consider when thinking about overturning rulings. These reliance interests are everyday life decisions people make based on the right to same-sex marriage. The conversation took place amidst some speculation about potential changes in Supreme Court decisions on such matters.
Key Facts
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett called the reliance on same-sex marriage rights "concrete reliance interests."
- Reliance interests mean ways people's lives would be disrupted if a court decision is overturned.
- Some Supreme Court justices have suggested reconsidering the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which allowed same-sex marriage nationwide.
- Barrett stated that changing a precedent involves considering its effects on people's stability and life choices.
- The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority.
- Public support for same-sex marriage has slightly declined, with 68% of Americans favoring it.
- Barrett pointed out that the Roberts court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, overturns precedent about once a year.
