Obergefell

Obergefell v. Hodges is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case from 2015 that recognized same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. The Court ruled that states must respect this right under the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees equal protection and due process. This decision required all states to license and recognize same-sex marriages, affirming that marriage is a fundamental right regardless of gender. It marked a significant step towards LGBTQ+ equality, ensuring legal recognition and benefits for same-sex couples nationwide.