Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Ohio gay couple in the case
of Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling that marriage is a fundamental
constitutional right, protected by the Fourteenth Amendment, that
extends to same-sex as well as opposite-sex couples. Responding
to the decision, Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic
Action, issued the following statement, cheering the Supreme Court for
expanding marriage equality nationwide:
“In a
landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that all married
couples—regardless of sexual orientation—are entitled to all of the
fundamental rights and dignities that come with marriage. This is a
monumental and incredibly meaningful decision for millions of American
families. Millions of MoveOn members across the country will be
celebrating today.
“This decision, which correctly
interprets the Constitution, is a momentous step toward a society of
greater freedom and equality for all.”