Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide

Ariane de Vogue Jeremy Diamond
By Ariane de Vogue and Jeremy Diamond, CNN
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Updated 11:04 AM EDT, Sat June 27, 2015
The White House is lit up in rainbow colors in commemoration of the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, June 26. The court <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/26/politics/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-ruling/index.html" target="_blank">ruled that states cannot ban same-sex marriage</a>, handing gay rights advocates their biggest victory yet.
The White House is lit up in rainbow colors in commemoration of the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, June 26. The court ruled that states cannot ban same-sex marriage, handing gay rights advocates their biggest victory yet.
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Ariel Olah, left, and her fiancee, Katie Boatman, are overcome by emotion outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Friday, June 26.
Ariel Olah, left, and her fiancee, Katie Boatman, are overcome by emotion outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Friday, June 26.
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People wave a giant equality flag as they celebrate outside the Supreme Court on June 26.
People wave a giant equality flag as they celebrate outside the Supreme Court on June 26.
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James Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case brought before the Supreme Court, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/06/26/obama-victory-call-same-sex-marriage-plaintiff-sot.cnn">listens to a phone call from President Barack Obama</a> after the landmark decision on June 26.
James Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case brought before the Supreme Court, listens to a phone call from President Barack Obama after the landmark decision on June 26.
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Same-sex marriage activists and supporters rejoice in Washington after the ruling.
Same-sex marriage activists and supporters rejoice in Washington after the ruling.
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Eric Braman, left, and Kris Katkus were the first to register for a marriage license in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after the Supreme Court ruling.
Eric Braman, left, and Kris Katkus were the first to register for a marriage license in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after the Supreme Court ruling.
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After the ruling, there were cheers outside City Hall in San Francisco.
After the ruling, there were cheers outside City Hall in San Francisco.
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Chris Svoboda, president of the Virginia Equality Bar Association, raises her arms in victory on the steps of the Supreme Court on June 26.
Chris Svoboda, president of the Virginia Equality Bar Association, raises her arms in victory on the steps of the Supreme Court on June 26.
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Jaque Roberts, left, and her partner of 31 years, Carmelita Cabello, arrive at the Travis County building in Austin, Texas, for a marriage license on June 26.
Jaque Roberts, left, and her partner of 31 years, Carmelita Cabello, arrive at the Travis County building in Austin, Texas, for a marriage license on June 26.
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Doug Mest, left, and Mark Pelekakis kiss outside the Stonewall Inn in New York, the site of the 1969 Stonewall riots and an iconic bar in the LGBT community.
Doug Mest, left, and Mark Pelekakis kiss outside the Stonewall Inn in New York, the site of the 1969 Stonewall riots and an iconic bar in the LGBT community.
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Laura Zinszer, left, and Angela Boyle kiss after receiving their marriage license June 26 in Columbia, Missouri. They were Boone County's first same-sex couple to receive their marriage license.
Laura Zinszer, left, and Angela Boyle kiss after receiving their marriage license June 26 in Columbia, Missouri. They were Boone County's first same-sex couple to receive their marriage license.
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A group of same-sex marriage advocates film a video selfie in front of the Supreme Court on June 26.
A group of same-sex marriage advocates film a video selfie in front of the Supreme Court on June 26.
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U.S. Rep. Mark Takano of California sings the national anthem June 26 with members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington.
U.S. Rep. Mark Takano of California sings the national anthem June 26 with members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington.
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Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown, center, marries Breanne Brodak, left, and Cortney Tucker in Pontiac, Michigan, on June 26.
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown, center, marries Breanne Brodak, left, and Cortney Tucker in Pontiac, Michigan, on June 26.
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