The Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision today that will change America forever. After a 5-4 ruling, same-sex couples finally have the right to marry across the country. States are now required to license and recognize same-sex marriages, making marriage equality the law of the land.

I headed down to the Supreme Court at 9:30 AM to witness this landmark decision. The happiness outside the Supreme Court this morning was palpable. Rainbow flags adorned with equal signs, same-sex couples with intertwined fingers, and allies wearing smiles of hope all gathered this morning to celebrate, to congratulate, and to experience the exhilarating momentum of the decision.

Media crews await the court’s word moments before the marriage equality decision is delivered.

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Emily Dalgo

Emily Dalgo is a member of the American University Class of 2017 and a Law Street Media Fellow during the Summer of 2015. Contact Emily at staff@LawStreetMedia.com.

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