2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage

The 2015 Supreme Court ruling, known as Obergefell v. Hodges, declared that same-sex couples have the fundamental right to marry across all U.S. states. This decision struck down many state bans on same-sex marriage, affirming that marriage is a constitutional right regardless of gender. The Court's reasoning was based on the principles of equality and liberty found in the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals can marry and have that marriage recognized nationwide, providing legal protections and social recognition.