On June 26, 2015, the US Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage a constitutional right in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges. This decision came unexpectedly early, ruling by a narrow 5-4 margin and requiring all 50 states to recognize same-sex marriages, thereby invalidating all state bans on marriage equality. Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff, fought for recognition of his marriage to his terminally ill partner, rekindling momentum for marriage equality that began with Massachusetts' legalization in 2004. The ruling marked a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights and accessibility to marriage across the nation.
Many people, when asking "when was gay marriage legalised in the US?" may be surprised to discover that marriage equality in America is actually a relatively recent development.
The landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling meant that all states must, from then on, recognise same-sex marriage, and all remaining state bans on marriage equality were found to be unconstitutional.
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