Rep. Kelly Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Future of Marriage

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued the following statement today in response to this morning’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges.

“The high court had a responsibility to follow the Constitution but instead chose to follow the wishes of a political movement. The natural, traditional definition of marriage that I and millions of others believe in worldwide remains a cornerstone of human civilization. To redefine this institution, especially on a national scale, carries uncertain consequences and deserves serious scrutiny. Today’s ruling rips this critical debate from the democratic process by redefining marriage for all 50 states. Going forward, defenders of our Constitution have a renewed duty to protect every single citizen’s First Amendment rights and guarantee that no person or organization’s religious freedom is in any way undermined by today’s controversial decision.”

###