Ted Cruz says Supreme Court was ‘clearly wrong’ with 2015 same-sex marriage ruling
Sen. Ted Cruz feels that the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage, was incorrect and should be reevaluated.
"Like Roe v. Wade, Obergefell disregarded two centuries of American history. The regulation of marriage has always been a state-specific matter.
Before Obergefell, some states moved to legalize homosexual marriage, while others moved to legalize civil partnerships.
Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and rule that there is no federal constitutional right to an abortion, Cruz made these comments.
Last month, Justice Clarence Thomas referred to the 2015 ruling as "demonstrably erroneous" and suggested the court revisit other rulings.
Cruz has always been opposed to same-sex unions. During his 2016 presidential campaign, he was outspoken about his position and once told NPR that he intended for it to be the main focus of his campaign.
The Constitution provides for you to advance that opinion by persuading other citizens of it.
Cruz argued on the show that if you were able to persuade your other residents, your state would modify the laws to match your viewpoints.
“ In Obergefell, the court said, 'No, we know better than you guys do, and now every state must, must sanction and permit gay marriage.'"
"I think that decision was clearly wrong when it was decided," Cruz said on his podcast published Sunday, Verdict With Ted Cruz. "It was the court overreaching.