Same-sex couples hurry to tie the knot and begin fertility procedures ahead of Trump inauguration

Some gay couples fear that the Supreme Court, after overturning Roe v. Wade, may also rescind their right to marry. While Justices Thomas and Alito have shown interest in revisiting Obergefell, advocates like Mary Bonauto believe that marriage equality is secure for now. The incoming Trump administration has not shown intentions of rolling back same-sex marriage, with allies pointing to inclusive actions such as Cabinet picks and the removal of anti-LGBT language from the GOP platform. Despite this, Trump enacted policies harmful to LGBTQ people during his first term. Concerns about the future of same-sex marriage persist among some couples, prompting considerations of eloping before Inauguration Day. Lawmakers have enacted safeguards, such as the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, to protect same-sex marriage at the federal and state level. Despite these measures, fears about the potential rollback of marriage equality remain among some members of the LGBTQ community, with some feeling that progress is being threatened. The uncertainty surrounding the issue has prompted some couples to take precautionary measures to protect their right to marry.

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