Earlier this year, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg claimed that America is ready to see same-sex marriage become legalized across the nation.
Now, the United States Supreme Court just ruled that gays have a constitutional right to tie the knot, by the narrowest margins.
This is a landmark ruling for gay couples who have been challenging state laws banning same-sex marriages and could have profound consequences. Currently, fourteen states have banned gay marriages, but as of today the ban has been lifted, requiring states to issue marriage licenses, irrespective of sex.
The decision was 5-4, with Justice Anthony Kennedy providing the swing vote. As expected, presidential candidate Hilary Clinton quickly weighed in, tweeting, “Proud to celebrate a historic victory for marriage equality — & the courage and determination of LGBT Americans who made it possible.”
