Same-sex marriage has been legal in Michigan since the U.S. Supreme Court 's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015. On March 21, 2014, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ruled the state's denial of marriage rights to same-sex couples unconstitutional.

Jan 16, 2025 · This article will delve into the current legal status of gay marriage in Michigan, examining pivotal court cases, legislative amendments, and the specific rights and privileges granted to same-sex partners.

A 2022 Public Religion Research Institute poll found that 68% of Michigan residents supported same-sex marriage, while 30% were opposed and 2% were unsure. Additionally, 78% supported an anti-discrimination law covering sexual orientation and gender identity. 19% were opposed. 3% were undecided.

4 days ago · Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver urges U.S. Supreme Court to end same-sex marriage 02:13. Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver, R-Oxford, introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ...

3 days ago · Michigan voters in 2004 approved an amendment to the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage and civil partnerships. The ballot measure passed with nearly 60% of the vote. Before that, a 1996 law banned both the licensing and recognition of …

3 days ago · A Michigan Republican introduced a resolution Tuesday urging the Supreme Court to reverse its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges same-sex marriage ruling.

A Michigan lawmaker introduced a resolution and implored the Supreme Court to ban same sex marriage, a move that garnered strong condemnation from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI). Republican State ...

Dec 19, 2024 · Gay marriage is outlawed in Michigan, meaning that if the Supreme Court overturned Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex marriage would not be allowed in the state unless voters approve the removal of...

3 days ago · Schriver, first elected to the Michigan House in 2022, has voiced opposition to same-sex marriage rights before, and in a December social media post, said the U.S. should “make gay marriage ...

2 days ago · But, if Obergefell were overturned, Michigan would snap back to the language in our state Constitution banning same-sex unions. The Respect for Marriage Act requires Michigan to recognize existing ...