The Dobs Decision and the Supreme Court's Overruling of Obergefell

Justice Clarence Thomas' concurring opinion on the Dobs decision led to that fear. The legislation would not go all the way of Obergefell, which found same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. But if the Supreme Court next term or two years from now decides to overrule Obergefell,. the Respect for Marriage Act won't completely fix the problem.