MICHIGAN: Republican Lawmakers To Introduce Resolution Calling On State To Ignore Obergefell Ruling

Michigan Live reports:

Michigan officials should “reclaim this state’s sovereignty by not recognizing or enforcing” the U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave same-sex couples the right to marry, according to a resolution set to be introduced in the state House. State Rep. Tom Hooker [photo], R-Byron Center, read his pending resolution out loud Wednesday during a “rally to protect religious people and stop persecution of religious people” outside the Michigan Capitol.

“The Supreme Court is not a Legislature,” Hooker said. “Courts do not substitute their social and economic beliefs for the judgement of legislative bodies or elected and passed laws.” The rally, organized by a Christian non-profit called Salt & Light Global, drew a couple hundred people to Lansing. Other speakers included Sen. Patrick Colbeck, R-Canton, who is expected to introduce a similar resolution in the upper chamber, and Rep. Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, who told the crowd that he will co-sponsor Hooker’s version in the House.

Read the resolution. (Tipped by JMG reader Evan)