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Cite as:  576 U. S. ____ (2015) 

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Opinion of the Court 

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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES 

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Nos. 14–556, 14-562, 14-571 and 14–574 
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14–556 

JAMES OBERGEFELL, ET AL., PETITIONERS 
v. 
RICHARD HODGES, DIRECTOR, OHIO 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ET AL.; 

14–562 

VALERIA TANCO, ET AL., PETITIONERS 
v. 
BILL HASLAM, GOVERNOR OF 
TENNESSEE, ET AL.; 

14–571 

APRIL DEBOER, ET AL., PETITIONERS 
v. 
RICK SNYDER, GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN,  
ET AL.; AND 

14–574 

GREGORY BOURKE, ET AL., PETITIONERS 
v. 
STEVE BESHEAR, GOVERNOR OF  
KENTUCKY 

ON WRITS OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF 
APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT 

[June 26, 2015]

 JUSTICE KENNEDY delivered the opinion of the Court. 
The Constitution promises liberty to all within its reach,
a  liberty  that  includes  certain  specific  rights  that  allow