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14 of the best reactions to the US marriage equality decision

Same-sex marriage is now legal across the whole of the US.

Jun 26th 2015, 3:51 PM 4,484 Views 2 Comments

THIS AFTERNOON, THE US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is legal across the whole of the United States.

Social media is ablaze with people reacting to the news:

The text of the judgement is being shared everywhere

'Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions.' pic.twitter.com/OVUKTtZruZ
— David Wyllie (@journodave) June 26, 2015

Source: David Wyllie/Twitter

With people coming together under the #LoveWins hashtag, President Obama showed his support

Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else. #LoveWins
— President Obama (@POTUS44) June 26, 2015

Source: President Obama/Twitter

And The White House’s official Twitter account got a nice new avatar

New avatar for @WhiteHouse following #SCOTUS opinion on same-sex marriage: pic.twitter.com/Y9mqVzCMVm
— David Clinch (@DavidClinchNews) June 26, 2015

Source: David Clinch/Twitter

People never gave up hope

🎶 Love the one you’re with 🎶…legally!! Never give up! #marriageequality #loveislove #lovewins pic.twitter.com/EZLxQZdNWv
— Archive - Attorney General Becerra (@AGBecerra) June 26, 2015

Source: Xavier Becerra/Twitter

Knowing that #LoveAlwaysWins

BREAKING: #SCOTUS has just announced that love is equal across the nation!!! #MarriageEquality #LoveAlwaysWins #Loveislove
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 26, 2015

Source: Ricky Martin/Twitter

There were plenty of tears

chills and tears. #marriageequality for ALL! 🌈
— haley (@hahaleyhatesyou) June 26, 2015

Source: haley/Twitter

And some plans for the future

Think I'll marry my wife in a different state for the next 50 years. pic.twitter.com/Q3Z9dO3iIC
— Joanna Stern (@JoannaStern) June 26, 2015

Source: Joanna Stern/Twitter

Some people felt surreal at it all happening so fast

Wow, and just like that I can get married. It's surreal. #LoveWins
— Ross Rintala (@RossRintala) June 26, 2015

Source: Ross Rintala/Twitter

Is it weird I'm crying in a cafe? C'mon Ireland, you know these feels #LoveWins
— mj (@maggiejgrey) June 26, 2015

Source: Maggie McM/Twitter

Mostly, though, there is just a whole lot of pride on show

very proud of our country today #marriageequality
— Mike Fretto (@fretto) June 26, 2015

Source: Mike Fretto/Twitter

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So humbled to have been able to witness history in the making today, I'm very proud of my country #lovewins
— Amari (@Mari_Cowan) June 26, 2015

Source: Amari Cowan/Twitter

The leaders of Ireland’s quest for marriage equality were quick to voice their support

Hot on the heels of #MarRef comes #SCOTUSMarriage ruling. A moment to celebrate...a long battle ends in victory. pic.twitter.com/swBh8SZAYg
— Colm O'Gorman (@Colmogorman) June 26, 2015

Source: Colm O'Gorman/Twitter

This image of interns racing across with the Supreme Court decision is going viral – and is part of a long standing tradition because there are no recording devices allowed in the courtroom itself:

Supreme Court Health Overhaul Subsidies Source: AP/Press Association Images

Basically, it’s a good day

We are finally equal! #LOVEWINS #SCOTUS #EQUALITY ❤️💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/ChB9R1PQeh
— Matthew Schueller (@booshoe37) June 26, 2015

Source: Matthew Schueller/Twitter

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14 of the best reactions to the US marriage equality decision

Same-sex marriage is now legal across the whole of the US.

The text of the judgement is being shared everywhere

With people coming together under the #LoveWins hashtag, President Obama showed his support