Historical Events tagged with "obergfell v hodges"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Supreme Court Grants Marriage Rights to Same-Sex Couples

June 26th, 2015 9 years ago

In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry under the 14th Amendment. The decision concluded that states could not deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples, thereby affirming the equality of all marriage rights. This ruling stemmed from multiple cases that challenged state bans on same-sex marriage, highlighting discrimination and the fundamental right to love. The decision marked a significant win for LGBTQ+ advocates and introduced a wave of social change across the United States.

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