Timothy Gordon Rules for Retrogrades Podcast Supreme Court To OVERTURN Gay Marriage!?
Aug 15, 2025
The podcast delves into the Supreme Court's potential to overturn gay marriage rulings, examining past decisions and the influence of Justice Thomas. It discusses the implications of revisiting landmark cases, such as Kim Davis's stand against issuing marriage licenses. The hosts express frustrations over judicial appointments and reflect on the strains of homeschooling. Throughout, they advocate for effective teaching methods while navigating the legal landscape of LGBTQ rights and the complexities of religious freedom in contemporary America.
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Thomas Aiming At Substantive Due Process
- Timothy Gordon argues Justice Thomas signaled a plan to challenge substantive due process precedents beyond Roe.
- He frames Obergefell, Lawrence, Griswold, and others as part of the same 'ban on banning' legal era to be reconsidered.
Court Procedure Makes Revisiting Likely
- Gordon explains the Court may revisit Obergefell and has moved toward review after recent filings.
- He notes the Supreme Court controls its docket and a call for response increases odds of granting certiorari.
Kim Davis Refused Licenses After Obergefell
- Gordon recounts Kim Davis's refusal to issue marriage licenses after Obergefell and the resulting litigation.
- He summarizes the lower-court orders and the Kentucky legislature's later accommodation removing clerks' names from forms.