In a landmark opinion, a divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that
same-sex couples can marry nationwide, establishing a new civil right and
handing gay rights advocates a historic victory.
In the 5-4 ruling, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority with
the four liberal justices. Each of the four conservative justices wrote their
own dissent.
Nearly 46 years to the day after a riot at New York's Stonewall Inn
ushered in the modern gay rights movement, the decision could settle one of the
major civil rights fights of this era. The language of Kennedy's opinion spoke
eloquently of the most fundamental values of family, love and liberty.
READ: The Supreme Court’s full decision
“No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies
the highest ideal of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family, “Kennedy wrote.
“In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than they once
were.”
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