Hillary Clinton urges LGBTQ+ couples in US to consider marriage now: ‘They will do what they did to abortion’

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has voiced concerns about the future of marriage equality in the United States, suggesting the Supreme Court may be poised to reconsider the Obergefell v. Hodges decision. In a recent interview, Clinton advised same-sex couples in committed relationships to consider marriage as a safeguard against potential future restrictions on the right to marry.

Speaking on the "Raging Moderates" podcast, co-hosted by Jessica Tarlov, Clinton drew parallels between the current situation and the decades-long effort to overturn Roe v. Wade. "It took 50 years to overturn Roe v. Wade," Clinton stated. "The Supreme Court will hear a case about gay marriage; my prediction is they will do to gay marriage what they did to abortion — they will send it back to the states."

Clinton emphasized that while existing marriages would likely remain valid, the national right to marriage equality could be at risk. Her remarks come as Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who gained national attention for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has formally requested the Supreme Court to revisit the Obergefell decision.

The Respect for Marriage Act, signed into law in 2022, offers some protection by requiring all states and the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages performed in states where they are legal. However, Clinton's warning highlights the limitations of the law, as it does not fully eliminate the possibility of future challenges to marriage equality.

Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have previously expressed opposition to the Obergefell ruling. Alito, in a recent statement, highlighted potential dangers arising from the decision, underscoring the ongoing concerns within some legal circles regarding the scope and impact of marriage equality.

While the Supreme Court has not yet indicated whether it will take up a case directly challenging Obergefell, Clinton's remarks serve as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance and advocacy to protect the rights and legal standing of LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.