Today, Americans commemorate a landmark victory for equal justice under the law. By unequivocally recognizing the Constitutional right to marriage equality, the Obergefell v. Hodges decision continues to bring joy, dignity and justice to families in every corner of the country.
Yet this fundamental right has come under grave threat as right-wing extremists seek to undermine legal precedent, unwind hard-fought progress and strip away basic freedoms.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s outrageous and heart-wrenching decision overturning Roe v. Wade, radical Republicans have made clear that they are setting their sights on other rulings rooted in the Constitutional right to privacy — including Obergefell.
.@HouseDemocrats are committed to standing against this ruthless assault on the rights of millions of LGBTQ Americans.
And as we fight to defend marriage equality, we remain committed to advancing justice in every part of American life.
And as we fight to defend marriage equality, we remain committed to advancing justice in every part of American life.
With our twice-passed #EqualityAct, the Democratic House proudly voted to extend the full protections of the Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ Americans and root out hateful discrimination wherever it appears — from employment and education to housing and health care.
Drawing inspiration from the triumphs of our past and urgency from the challenges of today, let us continue our righteous fight to secure equality for everyone, everywhere. speaker.gov/newsroom/62622
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