A Decade After Obergefell: Examining the Enduring Influence and Future Challenges of Same-Sex Marriage Rights

As the legal community reflects on the ten-year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, attorneys instrumental in the case provide their insights on its lasting impact. Mary Bonauto, a senior director of civil rights and legal strategies at GLAD Law, recounts her experiences the day she argued in favor of same-sex marriage, emphasizing the intense pressure and significance of the moment. The ruling has had a profound influence on the legal landscape, firmly establishing same-sex marriage rights across the United States. Despite this progress, there remains a legal appetite among certain factions to challenge and potentially overturn the decision. For more from the attorneys involved in this pivotal case, visit Law360’s detailed coverage here.