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"Obergefell isn't going anywhere."

"Obergefell isn't going to be overturned."

"Man cannot change what God has designed. Obergefell will be overturned."

"This Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the case which held that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right."

"The Supreme Court will almost undoubtedly overturn Obergefell."

"Obergefell will be overturned. It's not an if, it's just a matter of when."

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The Texas Supreme Court amended the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct on October 24, adding language that permits judges to refuse performing wedding ceremonies based on sincerely held religious beliefs without facing sanctions.</span

The Texas Supreme Court amended the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct on October 24, adding language that permits judges to refuse performing wedding ceremonies based on sincerely held religious beliefs without facing sanctions.

The rule change originated from a case involving McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley, who was sanctioned in 2019 for refusing to perform same-sex marriages while continuing to officiate opposite-sex ceremonies.</span

The rule change originated from a case involving McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley, who was sanctioned in 2019 for refusing to perform same-sex marriages while continuing to officiate opposite-sex ceremonies.

Following the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, Texas judges were required to either officiate both same-sex and opposite-sex marriages or perform no weddings at all.</span

Following the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, Texas judges were required to either officiate both same-sex and opposite-sex marriages or perform no weddings at all.

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct withdrew its sanction against Hensley after she sued the commission, arguing the punishment violated the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act and her constitutional rights.</span

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct withdrew its sanction against Hensley after she sued the commission, arguing the punishment violated the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act and her constitutional rights.

Civil rights advocates criticized the rule change, with ACLU of Texas stating it allows discrimination and undermines judicial neutrality, while religious freedom groups celebrated the protection of conscience rights.</span

Civil rights advocates criticized the rule change, with ACLU of Texas stating it allows discrimination and undermines judicial neutrality, while religious freedom groups celebrated the protection of conscience rights.

The timing coincides with the U.S. Supreme Court's scheduled November 7 private conference to consider Kim Davis's challenge to the Obergefell decision, potentially affecting same-sex marriage rights nationally.</span

The timing coincides with the U.S. Supreme Court's scheduled November 7 private conference to consider Kim Davis's challenge to the Obergefell decision, potentially affecting same-sex marriage rights nationally.

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