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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2015
Page
12
Congress reacts to the Supreme Court gay marriage decision with Democrats praising civil rights progress and Republicans decrying judicial overreach. Openly gay lawmakers like Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney celebrate alongside others, while Sen. Rob Portman urges moving past division and urges acceptance.
The article notes Supreme Court Justice Kennedy authored major rulings on gay rights, culminating in a decision recognizing same sex marriages nationwide. It contrasts dissents by conservative justices led by Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Scalia, who challenge the ruling as overreach while Kennedy stresses equal protection and dignity under the 14th Amendment.
The Supreme Court strikes down bans on gay marriage, declaring marriage a constitutional right. Protesters filled the court plaza as President Obama praised the decision and Jim Obergefell spoke of securing his late partner Johns civil status. Justice Kennedy’s opinion marks a long battle’s end with broad implications for states nationwide.
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