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Quotation from Obergefell v. Hodges by Supreme Court of the United States

“It is of overwhelming importance, however, who it is that rules me.”

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Obergefell v. Hodges, Dissent of Justice Scalia, introduction (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute))

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Justice Scalia explains that his objection concerns who decides, rather than the substance of the marriage laws.

Citation: "It is of overwhelming importance, however, who it is that rules me." — Supreme Court of the United States, Obergefell v. Hodges, Dissent of Justice Scalia, introduction (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute)). (id obergefell-v-hodges-q4)

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