The respect for marriage act: The connection between marriage equality, abortion rights, and religious freedom in the USA

HEATHER E. DEAL; GAYNOR I. YANCEY

doi:10.1177/02610183241240388

The respect for marriage act: The connection between marriage equality, abortion rights, and religious freedom in the USA

HEATHER E. DEAL
, GAYNOR I. YANCEY

CCPA Social Work

Binghamton University

Baylor University

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Abstract

This article examines the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) and its connection to abortion rights and religious freedom in the United States. The RFMA was passed in response to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's concurring opinion to the Dobbs v. Jackson case which revoked federal abortion rights and suggested the Supreme Court reevaluate similar decisions based on due process, like Obergefell which guaranteed the federal right to same-sex marriage. This article showcases how the passage of the RFMA is a masterclass in U.S. policymaking and discusses the implications of the RFMA as well as considerations should Obergefell go the way of Dobbs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	548-558
Number of pages	11
Journal	Critical Social Policy
Volume	44
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/02610183241240388
State	Published - Aug 2024

Keywords

LGBTQ+ rights
Respect for Marriage Act
abortion rights
marriage equality
religious freedom

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