On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right under the 14th Amendment. This landmark decision required all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all American territories to perform and recognize the marriages of same-sex couples on the same terms and conditions as the marriages of opposite-sex couples. The ruling was a monumental victory for the LGBTQ+ community, affirming the principles of equality and liberty in marriage across the United States.
