LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)— Michigan GOP Rep. Josh Schriver will introduce a decision urging the U.S. Supreme Court docket to reverse a landmark ruling granting same-sex {couples} the precise to marry.
Obergefell v. Hodges dominated in 2015 that same-sex {couples} have the precise to marry underneath the safety of the 14th Modification of the Structure. This ruling ensures that statewide bans on same-sex marriage cannot be enacted.
Schriver says in a publish on X that this ruling is, “at odds with the sanctity of marriage, the Michigan Constitution and principles upon which the country was established.”
“Increased incidents of religious persecution have been consequences of the Court’s ruling 10 years ago”, added Schriver.
Equality Michigan, an LGBTQ+ political advocacy group, condemned the introduction of this decision saying, “This resolution is nothing more than cruel political theater and a bigoted attempt to stir up fear and division at the expense of real families,” in a information launch despatched to six Information.
Schriver has publicly acknowledged his opinions on same-sex marriage earlier than. In a publish made to X late final 12 months, he mentioned “Make gay marriage illegal again.”
Michigan Rep. Josh Schriver says same-sex marriage ought to be unlawful
Schriver was elected to the Michigan Home of Representatives in 2022, representing components of Oakland and Macomb counties.
