EMILYs List Recognizes the Anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the 9th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges. The decision recognized the fundamental right to marriage is guaranteed for same-sex couples under the 14th Amendment. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement in recognition of the anniversary:

“EMILYs List is proud to recognize and celebrate the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case which finally legalized marriage for same-sex couples. On this day in 2015 —– the long fight for true equity for all experienced a seismic shift. The decision in Obergefell v. Hodges corrected a long standing injustice, recognizing that Americans should be free to marry the person they love, regardless of their gender identity. It allowed partners who have been together for decades to gain access to the same rights and protections their peers have taken for granted. 

“But even as we celebrate this decision, Republicans remain committed to rolling back fundamental freedoms, and they will not stop at reproductive health care. The fight for reproductive justice and equality for the LGTBQ+ is irrevocably intertwined. EMILYs List remains committed to electing Democratic pro-choice women who understand the fight for fundamental freedoms and will fight efforts to overturn landmark decisions and undermine our rights.”

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