Goodridge Family

The Goodridge family is best known for their pivotal role in the historic case Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, decided by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in 2003. This case was significant because it led to Massachusetts becoming the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage. The Goodridge family, who were among the plaintiffs, sought the legal right to marry, challenging the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Their case underscored issues of equality and civil rights, ultimately shaping the landscape of marriage laws across the United States and advancing LGBTQ+ rights.