Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Democrats are opposing a resolution led by a Republican lawmaker that seeks to challenge the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Whitmer said "Hell no" to the resolution, mentioning her daughter's identification as a lesbian and emphasizing the importance of equal rights for her family, as reported by The Hill.
Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver, a Republican, leads a resolution with support from a dozen Republican co-sponsors. Schriver says the resolution aims to uphold the sanctity of marriage. In response, Democratic State Rep. Jason Morgan called it "extreme and anti-family, and people need to say ‘hell no’ to this homophobic resolution," as stated by The Hill. Schriver also questioned, "Has Obergefell v. Hodges not widened the portal where gays, queers, transexuals, polygamists, minor-attracted persons and other perverts advance attacks on our children?" as mentioned by CBS News Detroit.
Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan's first LGBTQ person elected to statewide office, showed her wedding ring and said, "Come and get it!" in response to a resolution, according to The Hill. Nessel previously argued a case that contributed to the Supreme Court's ruling supporting same-sex marriage rights. She stated that constitutional rights should support social and civil progress. Republican Rep. Donni Steele expressed concerns about the legislature focusing on divisive issues instead of key priorities like infrastructure and education. Steele said the party should address common concerns, such as road conditions, rather than creating divisions, as per CBS News Detroit.
