All Articles tagged obergefell

• General
  February 17, 2021 EDT
  THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF CHICKEN STEALING: SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AND THE PATH TO POLYGAMY
  Thomas D. Holland

  This article discusses how U.S. courts have dealt with plural marriage historically and how this issue may be resolved in the future.

• General
  May 27, 2016 EDT
  WHEN ONE’S RIGHT TO MARRY MAKES OTHERS “UNMERRY”
  Shai Stern

  This essay suggests that Obergefell should be seen as a step toward reconciling the ongoing tension between the constitutional rights of human liberty and freedom of religion.

• General
  May 27, 2016 EDT
  OPTING OUT IN THE NAME OF GOD: WILL LAWYERS BE COMPELLED TO HANDLE SAME-SEX DIVORCES?
  Bill Piatt

  This article examines the right of Americans to “opt out” of performing what otherwise would be a legal duty when their religious beliefs preclude that participation.