About 80 percent of same-sex couples are worried that there will no longer be marriage equality, according to a new report.
The report, from the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that 79.3% of same-sex couples said they were “very” or “somewhat concerned” about Obergefell v. Wade. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S. being overturned.
“Overall, these couples appreciate how marriage has strengthened their relationships with their partners, provided security for their children, and provided legal protections, financial security, and greater acceptance from family, friends, and the broader community,” he says. the report. “They are also concerned about the future of marriage equality and the increasingly hostile climate for LGBTQ+ people in many parts of the country – so much so that some are considering moving to another state.”
Members of the Supreme Court, including Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, have criticized and expressed opposition to the Obergefell decision in recent years.
Other findings from the report included 94.2 percent of participants saying the Obergefell ruling “made a difference for them,” with 62.8 percent getting married following the landmark decision from the nation’s highest court.
“The many material, emotional and symbolic benefits associated with marriage appear to have significant impacts on the lives and well-being of LGBTQ+ people,” said Abbie E. Goldberg, a psychology professor at Clark University and study author, on Thursday. Press release.
“While many LGBTQ+ people did not consider marriage a possibility growing up, it has made a profound difference in their lives, offering a greater sense of security, the ability to make important decisions together, and increased societal and family acceptance.”
The report features 484 respondents in a same-sex marriage across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
The research was carried out between October 2023 and February 2024.
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