Republican lawmakers in Idaho have challenged the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
The move by Republican lawmakers against the Supreme Court’s 2015 gay marriage ruling – known as Obergefell v. Hodges – has raised concerns among marriage equality advocates and civil rights organisations.
The Idaho House resolution is non-binding, but it sends a clear message about the priorities of the Idaho Republican Party: a return to the “natural definition” of marriage, between a man and a woman.
Unsurprisingly, this anti-LGBTQIA move has been strongly opposed by many civil rights and LGBTQIA advocacy organisations, who see it as a harsh attack on equality.
In 2022, former US President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, which provides federal recognition of same-sex marriage nationwide, but leaves the door open for future legal challenges to same-sex marriage recognition.
Ultimately, the challenge to marriage equality in Idaho is an important development that deserves attention.
It highlights the ongoing struggle of LGBTQIA people and the potential for future legal battles.
The community and its allies must remain vigilant and committed to protecting the fundamental rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.