The Loving v. Virginia

Loving v. Virginia was a landmark Supreme Court case decided in 1967 that invalidated laws banning interracial marriage in the United States. The case involved Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple arrested for marrying in Virginia, where such marriages were illegal. The Supreme Court ruled that these laws violated the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. This decision affirmed that marriage is a fundamental right, paving the way for greater acceptance of interracial relationships and expanding civil rights in America. It was a significant step toward ending legalized racial discrimination.