Judge files lawsuit seeking to overturn Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling

[Michie]

A Texas judge who refused to marry same-sex couples because of her faith has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that recognized same-sex marriage nationwide.

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Judge files lawsuit seeking to overturn Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling

A Texas judge who refused to marry same-sex couples because of her faith has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2015 U S Supreme Court decision that recognized same-sex marriage

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[PloverWing]

It seems that Judge Hensley's strongest case here is to argue that judges may opt out of performing some weddings. I don't see a case against Obergefell here at all, just the possibility that judges might request some religious accommodations.

Vermont's laws say that no judge (or clergy member) has to be present at the ceremony, as long as the paperwork is filed correctly. Maybe Texas could follow that route.