article_snippet: James Obergefell, the named plaintiff in that case, came to the Supreme Court Friday as the Human Rights Campaign delivered a brief signed by over 200,000 individuals in support of same-sex marriage.
article_snippet: In an interview, Obergefell said Obergefell journey began when Obergefell challenged  
article_snippet: Obergefell was legally married to Obergefell partner, John Arthur James, in Maryland in 2013, but after  Arthur died, Ohio officials refused to recognize Obergefell as Arthur spouse.
article_snippet: Asked what it would mean to Arthur if Arthur side wins, Obergefell said, " It will mean John and I matter.
article_snippet: It will mean John and I have the  same rights and responsibilities as other Americans.