Marriage Equality at the Supreme Court

In March, we gathered together for a historic show of support in 174 events across the country for marriage equality. People in every state gathered to rally, pray, and show public support for the freedom to marry. Additionally, thousands of people rallied outside the Supreme Court, sending a clear message to the Justices and to the rest of the country that it's time for marriage equality!

View GLAAD's liveblog of the rallies in Washington D.C.

Since the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the discriminatory 'Defense of Marriage Act' and California's Proposition 8, three more states have passed marriage equality, bringing the total number to 12, plus the District of Columbia. Clearly, the momentum is on the side of marriage equality.

The decisions are expected in mid-June.

Information for Media and Bloggers

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Photos of GLAAD on the ground at the Supreme Court

Videos

We were on the ground in New York City and asked people what marriage means to them:

Watch Wilson Cruz speak on MSNBC about how GLAAD's work leads to the growing support for marriage equality

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About the cases

Click here for GLAAD's DOMA/Prop 8 Resource Kit
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DOMA/United States v. Windsor:

The federal so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" unfairly denies federal protections—like Social Security, veterans’ benefits, health insurance and retirement savings—to committed same-sex couples who are legally married in their own states. When same-sex couples are legally married in a state, it’s wrong for the federal government to discriminate against their marriages and their children.

Prop 8/Hollingsworth v. Perry:

Proposition 8 was found unconstitutional by the Federal District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the basis it violates our nation’s fundamental concepts of liberty and equal treatment under the law. A law that violates the Constitution – and Americans’ basic freedoms – cannot stand.

GLAAD's Work in Marriage Equality

GLAAD is a part of the Respect for Marriage coalition, a partnership of more than 80 civil rights, faith, health, labor, business, legal, LGBT, student, and women's organizations working together to end the "Defense of Marriage Act" and grow support for the freedom to marry. GLAAD is keeping the American public informed about the cases, advocating for fair and inclusive coverage of the cases, and raising the voices of the growing majority who support marriage equality.

Visit United for Marriage to learn how you can join thousands of people and grassroots organizations to stand up and show your support for marriage equality.