Supreme Court Precedent And Stare Decisis
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry, is the Court strictly obligated to adhere to this precedent in all future cases?
A
Yes; every court is legally bound to adhere strictly to all of its previous rulings.
B
No; while the Supreme Court generally follows its own precedents, it is not absolutely bound to do so.
C
Yes; the Supreme Court is strictly required to follow its own previous rulings.
D
No; the Supreme Court treats every case in isolation, and prior decisions have no bearing on future rulings.