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Justice Anthony Kennedy authored the Court's opinion declaring same-sex couples have the right to marry. | Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obergefell_v._Hodges#/media/File:Anthony_Kennedy_official_SCOTUS_portrait.jpg | Credit: | Artist: Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States | Credit: Anthony Kennedy - The Oyez Project | License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage nationwide due to Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.

 United States of America
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In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court declared that same-sex marriage was legal nationwide following the Obergefell v. Hodges decision. This groundbreaking moment marked a huge step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the USA, granting same-sex couples the freedom to marry in all 50 states. The decision was met with widespread celebration and symbolized a victory for equality and love. It represented a culmination of years of advocacy and legal battles fought by LGBTQ+ activists and supporters. The legalization of same-sex marriage was a landmark event that marked a significant shift towards a more inclusive and equal society. #LoveWins #MarriageEquality #LGBTRights
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