Yahoo Politics
Supreme Court makes gay marriage the law of the land
Yahoo Politics
Updated
Supporters rally
1 of 19
Supporters of gay marriage and LGBT cheer outside the Supreme Court after the justices ruled that gay marriage is a constitutional right in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
The plaintiffs
2 of 19
The plaintiffs in the gay marriage case that went before the Supreme Court leave the high court after the justices ruled in their favor in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. The Supreme Court said in a 5-4 decision that gay and lesbian couples in the United States have a constitutional right to marry in all 50 states. (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
Equality flag
3 of 19
Supporters of gay marriage unfurl a so-called equality flag outside the Supreme Court, where the justices will soon hand down their decision on the matter in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
Obama speaks in the Rose Garden
4 of 19
President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, June 26, 2015, after the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples have the right to marry anywhere in the US. (Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Opponent holds bible
5 of 19
Gay marriage opponent Vincent Xavier shouts outside the Supreme Court after the justices ruled that gay marriage is a constitutional right in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
Gay marriage and LGBT cheer
6 of 19
Supporters of gay marriage and LGBT cheer outside the Supreme Court after the justices ruled that gay marriage is a constitutional right in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
Group selfie
7 of 19
Supporters of gay marriage take a group selfie outside the Supreme Court after the justices ruled that gay marriage is a constitutional right in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
Crowd celebrates
8 of 19
The crowd celebrates outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, June 26, 2015, after the court declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the US. (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Awaiting rulling
9 of 19
Supporters of gay marriage gather outside the Supreme Court, where the justices will soon hand down their decision on the matter in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2015. (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
College cheer
10 of 19
From left, Annie Katz of the University of Michigan, Zaria Cummings of Michigan State University, Spencer Perry of Berkeley, Calif., and Justin Maffett of Dartmouth University, celebrate outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, June 26, 2015, after the court declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the US. (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Celebrations begin
11 of 19
Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, June 26, 2015, after the court declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the US. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Tears of joy
12 of 19
Lupe Garcia, left, hugs her partner Cindy Stocking, right, at the Travis County building after hearing the Supreme Court ruling that grants same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Photo/Eric Gay
Victory hug
13 of 19
Lupe Garcia, left, hugs her partner Cindy Stocking, right, at the Travis County building after hearing the Supreme Court ruling that grants same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Photo/Eric Gay
Rainbow flag
14 of 19
John Becker, 30, of Silver Spring, Md., waves a rainbow flag in support of gay marriage outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, June 25, 2015. (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Rainbow flag
15 of 19
A man holds a rainbow flag in support of same-sex marriage outside the U.S. Supreme Court June 26, 2015 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Alex Wong/Getty Images
Supporters and non-supporters
16 of 19
Supporters for and against gay marriage gather in front of the Supreme Court Building June 25, 2015 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Supporting gay marriage
17 of 19
Carlos McKnight, 17, of Washington, left, and Katherine Nicole Struck, 25, of Frederick, Md., hold flags in support of gay marriage as security walks behind outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, June 26, 2015. (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Marriage license
18 of 19
Carmelita Cabello, left, and her partner of 31 year, Jaque Roberts, right, arrive at the Travis County building for a marriage license after hearing the Supreme Court ruling that grants same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide, June 26, 2015, in Austin, Texas. (Photo: Eric Gay/AP)
AP Photo/Eric Gay
Waving a flag
19 of 19
Carlos McKnight of Washington, waves a flag in support of gay marriage outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday June 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn MartinThe Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the U.S. Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry, handing a historic triumph to the American gay rights movement.
The court ruled 5-4 that the Constitution's guarantees of due process and equal protection under the law mean that states cannot ban same-sex marriages. With the ruling, gay marriage will become legal in all 50 states. (AP)
Find more news related pictures on our photo galleries page and follow us on Tumblr.
Solve the daily Crossword
The Daily Crossword was played 10,288 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others?The Daily Crossword was played 10,288 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others?
Crossword