Today is Friday, June 26, the 177th day of 2026. There are 188 days left in the year. On this day in history, the U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision in 2015, legalizing same-sex marriage across the country. The Court ruled that state-level bans on same-sex marriage violated the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Historical Context

In the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the Court found that the Constitution guarantees the right to marry for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation. This ruling has had a profound impact on the lives of many Americans, allowing them to exercise their constitutional rights and freedoms.

Other notable events have also occurred on this day in history. In 1917, U.S. troops entered World War I, and in 1945, the charter of the United Nations was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco. Additionally, in 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the Virginia Military Institute’s male-only admission policy violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.

Recent Developments

In recent years, there have been various developments related to the Obergefell v. Hodges decision. While the ruling has been significant for many Americans, it has also been the subject of ongoing debate and discussion.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.