Jim Obergefell

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Jim Obergefell

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1966 -

Occupation

Activist

Description

Plaintiff in the Supreme Court case for equal marriage rights. Took the case to court when his legally-married partner, John Arthur, died but his home state of Ohio had a prohibition on gay marriage which nullified his benefits at the time. Also known as James Obergefell.

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