Despite fears among some gay and lesbian couples that the Supreme Court may overturn the legalization of same-sex marriage following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, legal experts and advocates suggest that marriage equality is not likely to be reversed in the foreseeable future. The incoming Trump administration does not appear to have an appetite for rolling back same-sex marriage rights, as evidenced by the inclusion of LGBTQ individuals in key positions and the removal of anti-LGBTQ language from the GOP platform.
While some policies enacted by the Trump administration have negatively impacted LGBTQ individuals, safeguards have been put in place to protect same-sex marriage rights, such as the Respect for Marriage Act of 2022. States have also taken measures to protect same-sex marriage at the state level.
Despite these legal protections, some same-sex couples remain concerned about the future of their marriages, with some considering eloping before the presidential inauguration out of fear of potential changes in policy. Overall, while fear and uncertainty persist among some LGBTQ individuals, legal experts suggest that same-sex marriage rights are unlikely to be overturned in the near future.
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