The Respect for Marriage Act is a federal law that requires inter-state recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. Despite passing with large bipartisan support, some critics argue that the act is limited and is a backstop to a potential Supreme Court Challenge. Chris Mines is joined by Will Manuel, an employment litigator and partner with Bradley. They highlight key takeaways and discuss if the act is a placeholder legislation and the impacts of Supreme Court decisions. Some of the topics covered in this course include: An overview of the act’s legislative history The impacts of Loving v. Virginia, U.S. v Windsor, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Roe v. Wade Assessing how to draft robust legislation Evaluating Justice Thomas’s opinion language in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization An outlook for the months ahead and more! *This video podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information is not intended to establish an attorney-client relationship and is not a substitute for legal advice from an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask the attorney to send you free, written information about their qualifications and experience.