The American Bar Association is being warned that a proposed ethics-rule change that would punish attorneys who support traditional marriage violates the U.S. Constitution because the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision establishing “same-sex marriage” also protected religious beliefs.
The Obergefell decision last June recognized for the first time a 14th Amendment protection for the exercise of religion, said Michigan lawyer David A. Kallman of the Great Lakes Justice Center
In an interview with WND, Kallman pointed out that Justice Anthony Kennedy’s opinion in the marriage decision concluded the 14th Amendment protects self-identity.
“He specifically links to our rights as enunciated in the Bill of Rights,” Kallman said. “So if you find your identity in Christ … we would argue, Justice Kennedy has created another layer of protection.”
Kallman said he and others believe that is a “valid interpretation,” and he is urging lawmakers in Michigan to establish processes to implement that protection.......
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“He specifically links to our rights as enunciated in the Bill of Rights,” Kallman said. “So if you find your identity in Christ … we would argue, Justice Kennedy has created another layer of protection.”
Kallman said he and others believe that is a “valid interpretation,” and he is urging lawmakers in Michigan to establish processes to implement that protection.......
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