Same sex marriage proponents celebrate in front of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2015, after the Court's 5-4 ruling was announced that legalizes the ability for same-sex couples to marry nationwide. The 5-4 ruling had Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority. President Barack Obama said during a press conference after the ruling was announced that "This ruling is a victory for America. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPISame sex marriage proponents celebrate in front of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2015, after the Court's 5-4 ruling was announced that legalizes the ability for same-sex couples to marry nationwide. The 5-4 ruling had Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority. President Barack Obama said during a press conference after the ruling was announced that "This ruling is a victory for America. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI