The history of Pride gatherings in this country—and around the globe—is embedded in the arduous history of those minority groups who themselves have continuously fought to have an equal voice in a society that has historically kept them oppressed and fighting to overcome prejudices and injustices in their struggle to be accepted for who they are.
Look back to just five years ago when the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in the seminole case Obergefell v. Hodges in June of 2015. This case deemed that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by both the Due Process Clause and Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment in the United States Constitution.
Although this case changed the landscape of not only our legal system but the lives of so many in this country, the LGBTQ community is still fighting a tireless fight to equal rights.
My guest today is Eva Juncker, partner and member of my firm’s Family Law and Litigation practice groups at Paley Rothman. Eva’s practice focuses on all areas of family law, including divorce, juvenile law, custody, support, and transgender issues. Today, Eva dives into the history of not only the Obergefell v. Hodges case but even deeper into the history of the cases that paved the way for this landmark civil rights case.
Eva is going to share a ton of valuable information, including:
- The history of cases that opened the door for Obergefell v. Hodges
- The impact and significance of Obergefell
- The realities of same-sex marriage, 5 years post-Obergefell
Learn more about Eva and the resources mentioned in this episode:
- Paley Rothman
- National Center for Lesbian Rights
- Lambda Legal
- GLAD Legal Advocates and Defenders
- American Civil Liberties Union
Learn more about Tracey:
- Tracey Coates – Homepage
- Instagram: @iamtraceycoates