New Essay: Obergefell's Second Decade

In the decade since Obergefell v. Hodges established same-sex marriage rights, it remains a crucial benchmark for evaluating judicial overreach, despite progressive critics' disdain for the current Supreme Court. This essay highlights that while some progressives decry the court's "illegitimacy," Obergefell continues to be the gold standard for assessing judicial overreach. The piece underscores the case's lasting impact on American law and its role in shaping ongoing debates about judicial activism versus restraint. It suggests that Obergefell's legacy will likely persist as a defining moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and broader constitutional interpretation.