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Mayor Bowser Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision Legalizing Marriage Equality

Friday, June 26, 2015

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomed the news that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality.

“Today, we have a great occasion to celebrate with our LGBT friends and family. The high court’s decision to recognize same-sex marriage in every state affirms our democratic values, that each of us is equal,” said Mayor Bowser. "DC was one of the first jurisdictions in the country to embrace full marriage equality, and we are pleased every American in every state can now marry, regardless of who you are, or who you love.”

Earlier this year, Mayor Bowser submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of marriage equality, highlighting the negative effects of states choosing not to recognize same-sex couples for state purposes.