Queer Intentions

Heroes Edition: Al Gerhardstein with Obergefell v Hodges ie Marriage Equality

February 13, 2023 Season 3 Episode 3
Queer Intentions
Heroes Edition: Al Gerhardstein with Obergefell v Hodges ie Marriage Equality
Show Notes

Al  provides his insight around his litigation with the famous Supreme Court case allowing same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. He also speaks to the process amidst current legislation that is under review across the country ie abortion rights. 

Al Gerhardstein is a civil rights attorney in Ohio who has been litigating since 1976. While he is best known nationally as lead counsel for James Obergefell in the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision Obergefell v. Hodges, he has been an advocate on behalf of prisoners, victims of police misconduct and women seeking reproductive freedom throughout his career, in addition to LGBTQ causes like same-sex marriage.

I learned a lot  - enjoy!

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