The Obergefell v. Hodges decision, made ten years ago on June 26, 2015, legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in the U.S. This landmark ruling came after extensive struggles, including the 2008 Proposition 8 ban in California, which was ultimately overturned. Plaintiffs Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo noted that while their everyday lives felt intact as they already lived as a married couple, the legal recognition provided over 1,100 federal rights. They emphasized the ruling’s significance for countless other families, who now live authentically and feel secure in their family units despite ongoing political concerns regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
I would say this. It's going sound funny to say that it hasn't really, because we already lived as we were married. We just now have over 1,100 federal rights that we were denied when we couldn't be married.
Those who are similarly situated with us are also now able to protect their families. There are a lot of same-sex couples who are raising children all across the country that are now in a one family unit, and they feel safe.
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