Gay marriage legal in michigan

Lansing — Republican Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver said Monday that gay marriage should be "illegal again," voicing opposition to a U. Supreme Court decision that set the standard for the nation and spurred same-sex weddings across the country nine years ago. Schriver of Oxford made his statement on the social media platform X, 27 days after the Nov.

Because gay marriage is legal in Michigan and elsewhere through a court ruling, Schriver can't alter the policy in his position in the state House. But his remarks likely shine light on how one member of the new majority caucus in the House will approach LGBT legislation. However, he received a swift backlash from Michigan Democrats, including Attorney General Dana Nessel, who previously represented the two Hazel Park women who were part of a landmark lawsuit that opened the door for all same-sex couples to legally marry in the United States.

You want only to hurt those you hate. Shame on you. In addition, Rep. Jason Morgan, D-Ann Arbor, who also is gay, posted on social media that Schriver was "saying my marriage to the man I love should be illegal. In a decision, the U. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage on June 26,citing the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment to the U.

Asked why he wants to ban gay marriage, Schriver, who's in his first House term, responded to The Detroit News by referencing a series of Bible passages.

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In a text message Monday evening, Schriver noted the U. Supreme Court has "the power to overturn a past ruling. Schriver also posted on social media Monday a clip of Democrat Barack Obama discussing marriage being "between a man and a woman. Obama came out in support of same-sex marriage inwhile he was president. In February, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, stripped Schriver of his office staff and budget and committee assignment for sharing a racist population conspiracy theory on social media.

His posts about gay marriage Monday came after another message on Nov. Craig Mauger The Detroit News. View Comments.