Jim Obergefell

Jim Obergefell is a civil rights advocate and plaintiff known for leading a landmark legal case in the United States. He challenged Ohio’s ban on recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states, arguing it violated his constitutional rights to equal protection and due process. Obergefell’s efforts culminated in the 2015 Supreme Court decision, Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. His case helped advance LGBTQ+ rights and emphasized the importance of marriage equality and nondiscrimination under the law.