The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning ruled that same-gender marriage is legal nationwide, giving a huge victory for gay rights advocates.
In its historic 5-4 decision the Court ruled that that gay couples are allowed to marry no matter in which state they live, and that all states must treat gay couples exactly as they treat heterosexual couples.
Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority with the Court’s four liberal Justices, said, “The Court now holds that same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry. No longer may this liberty be denied to them.”
