Most Americans Support Gay Marriage, But This Michigan Politician Wants The Law Overturned!
Michigan Republican Representative Josh Schriver has stirred controversy again with plans to introduce a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 decision that affirmed marriage equality for same-sex couples. Announcing his move on X, Schriver claimed the ruling conflicts with the “sanctity of marriage,” the Michigan Constitution, and the country’s founding principles.
VIDEO: A visibly nervous Michigan State Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) introduces a resolution to condemn the Obergefell decision that legalized gay marriage nationwide.
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The good news is Schriver’s proposed resolution is nonbinding, so it carries no legal weight. While it has 12 co-sponsors in Michigan’s Republican-controlled House, it is unlikely to progress in the Democrat-led Senate or gain approval from Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer.
This isn’t the first instance of this type of measure. States like Idaho have passed similar resolutions, reflecting a growing push in Republican-led legislatures to challenge LGBTQIA+ rights. Advocates warn these symbolic efforts threaten to undermine progress. Pride Foundation CEO Katie Carter has called such resolutions “amplified cultural attacks” against the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Bigger Picture
The proposal comes amid broader concerns that marriage equality could be at risk. Following the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning abortion rights, Justice Clarence Thomas suggested revisiting other rulings, including those protecting marriage equality and private relationships. While the Respect for Marriage Act, signed by President Joe Biden in 2022, offers national protections, overturning Obergefell could still lead to renewed state-level bans.
The Resolution to Restore Marriage
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Michigan itself banned same-sex marriage through a 2004 constitutional amendment, which was invalidated by the Obergefell decision. Schriver’s effort could reopen old wounds in a battle many believed long over.
Controversy Surrounding Schriver
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been vocal in opposing Schriver’s resolution, declaring, “In Michigan, everyone has the freedom to marry who they love… It’s not only the law of the land — it’s a non-negotiable.”
As the mother to a lesbian daughter, Whitmer has pledged to protect equal rights for all Michiganders, calling these attacks “hateful” and unacceptable.
This is the guy trying to get the supreme court to overturn same-sex marriage. Come on bro, we all know… @JoshuaSchriver pic.twitter.com/RZtvH8PPk8
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Though unlikely to become law, Schriver’s resolution underscores ongoing battles over equality. Another reminder that progress must be defended against attempts to turn back time, even as most Americans stand firmly in favour of marriage equality.
