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This resolution supports the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, by reaffirming the constitutional principles of equality, individual liberty, and due process. The resolution emphasizes that the Obergefell ruling upholds the founding principles of the United States, particularly the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection and Due Process clauses, by protecting the fundamental right to marry for all individuals. It highlights that while marriage has historically been defined as a union between a man and woman, the Supreme Court wisely rejected this narrow interpretation in favor of constitutional guarantees of equality. The resolution specifically notes that Michigan's previous state constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman was deemed unconstitutional by the Obergefell decision. Furthermore, the resolution underscores that the ruling reinforces individual liberty, protects religious liberty, and aligns with the Declaration of Independence's principle that all people are created equal and endowed with inherent rights. The document concludes by directing copies of the resolution to be sent to key Michigan state government leaders.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0043