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Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst

Paul M. Collins, Jr., a contributor to The Conversation, is a Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research explores bias and inequality in the legal system, judicial behavior, and social movement litigation, and has been featured in major outlets like CNN, the New York Times, and NPR. He is also the award-winning author of four books on the Supreme Court and American law.
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Same-Sex Marriage Is Under Attack by State Lawmakers

by Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst April 20, 2025

Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures and a Shifting Supreme Court Are Fueling the Threat Same-sex marriage, which the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 legalized nationwide ... Read more.

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Same-Sex Marriage Is Under Attack by State Lawmakers