First Assignment Fall 2015
Comparative Constitutional Law
LAW 567 Section 61
Brian E. Ray
Assignment details
Please read the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergfell v. Hodges, available at:
http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf
Consider the following questions as you read each opinion:
1. What constitutional provision/s are the source of the majority holding?
2. What is the effect of the majority holding?
3. Do the dissenting opinions think that same-sex marriage should not be permitted in the U.S.?
4. What process do the dissenting opinions argue could legitimately recognize same-sex marriage?
5. What role do the dissenting opinions think the constitution should play in determining this question?