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Hillary Clinton has reflected on the just-issued opinion by the US Supreme Court on same-sex marriage, saying she is “proud” of the “historic victory” for the country.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right – paving the way for weddings in all 50 states.

The highest court in the US made a surprise early decision today on same-sex marriage, afterhearing ‘mega-case’ Obergefell v. Hodges.

Within minutes of the opinion being read out, the Democratic Presidential hopeful wrote on Twitter that she was celebrating the ruling.
继续阅读Hillary Clinton: I’m proud of today’s historic victory for gay Americans

Guam, an overseas territory of the United States, began licensing and recognizing same-sex marriages on June 9, 2015, following a ruling of the District Court of Guam on June 5, 2015, that held the territory’s prohibition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional.

Guam is the first overseas territory of the United States to recognise same-sex marriage.
继续阅读Same-sex marriage in Guam

The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States.
In a historic 5-4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority ruled that marriage is a constitutional right for all.

“No union is more profound than marriage,” he wrote, backed by the court’s four more liberal justices.

It is unclear how soon marriage licences will be issued in states where gay unions were previously prohibited.

Before the ruling on Thursday, gay couples could marry in 37 states in addition to Washington DC.

Loud cheers erupted outside the court after the ruling was announced, said the BBC’s Paul Blake at the Supreme Court.

Scores of people had camped out for hours awaiting the news.

One of the demonstrators, Jordan Monaghan, called his mother from his mobile phone amid the celebrations.
“Hey mom, I’m at the Supreme Court. Your son can have a husband now,” Mr Monaghan said.
继续阅读Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage

President Barack Obama has, again, declared the month of June to be LGBT Pride Month. In the official proclamation, he calls for more support for LGBT youth and Congressional action to protect LGBT people within the workplace. He doesn’t, however, make mention of the expected Supreme Court marriage ruling.

Read the full text below:
继续阅读President Obama Declares June LGBT Pride Month

WASHINGTON — The first thing Lawrence Shaw noticed about the congressional candidate in his driveway were the medals — a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star with a “V” for valor, and a Joint Service Commendation decoration — clipped to her blazer.

“Are you retired military?” Shaw asked, taking a break from his lawn work to walk over to the broad-shouldered woman.
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