The Supreme Court strikes down key parts of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and opens the way for gay marriage in California. Celebrities weigh in on Twitter.
“Big news from the Supreme Court. Goodbye #DOMA #Prop8. Hello #equality.†— @BenAffleck(Mark Davis / Getty Images)
“Very pleased about the Supreme Courts rulings today on DOMA and gay marriage in CA.†— @WilliamShatner(Matt Sayles / AP)
“AND no standing on #prop8?? Same sex marriage is legal in california! I better be getting some wedding invites... #whatdoiwear?†— @Sarah_Hyland(John Shearer / Invision / AP)
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“DOMA is dead. Prop 8 is dead. Now let’s bring my big, gay marriage to @IMKristenBell to Life!!!!†— @daxshepard1(Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
“#PROP8 IS GONE! #DOMA IS GONE! #SCOTUS #LoveIsLove†— @ricky_martin(Scott Barbour / Getty Images)
“Hey! You know what? The Kids Are All Right! Defense of marriage falls! We chose love over hate! Goodbye #DOMA†— @Mruff221(Matt Sayles / AP)
“It’s a supremely wonderful day for equality. Prop 8 is over, and so is DOMA. Congratulations everyone. And I mean everyone.†— @TheEllenShow(Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)
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“Today is a good day. A great day. A historic day. So proud of our country. #love&equalityforall†— @DebraMessing(Evan Agostini / Invision / AP)
“We stand tall today.#DomaStruckDown So many fought for so long. Be proud, the prejudice are now the minority. pic.twitter.com/teni7GREDY†— @ladygaga(Peter Kramer / Associated Press)
“We are all equal and have the right to love. So proud to be an American. #equality†— @nickjonas(Dan Hallman / Invision / Associated Press)
“I am SO beyond happy to wake up to the news of DOMA and Prop 8 being voted unconstitutional! FINALLY!†— (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)
“Remember the old days when #DOMA was around and gay people couldn’t get married in California? Crazy right!?†— @jessetyler(Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images)
“A big day for equality and human rights. I’m smiling so big right now.†— @Alyssa_Milano(Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
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“If you’re gay married in California your gay marriage is now legal. Good. #allmarriageisabitgay†— @rustyrockets(Ellis O’Brien / Associated Press)
“Thank you to the plaintiffs, the lawyers David Boies and Ted Olsen, to Rob Reiner, Chad and all organizations who made this happen & SCOTUS!†— @iamwandasykes(Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)
“Down w DOMA! Something to be very proud of this upcoming July 4th. We are making beautiful progress for Equality! #proud†— @adamlambert(Chris Pizzello / Invision / Associated Press)
“First Wendy, now DOMA gets the boot! Sometimes things are really great.†— @lenadunham(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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“Oh, we still got 99 problems, but #DOMA ain’t 1.. @illydad†— @elizadushku(Peter Kramer / AP)
“so long DOMA. here’s to equal rights for all.†— @woodelijah(Theo Wargo / Getty Images)
“Awesome, awesome day to be an American. Yay, marriage equality!!!!! Knew it was coming. Glad it was today. Congrats, Us!†— @MarthaPlimpton(Janette Pellegrini / Getty Images)
“Supreme court: same sex marriage can resume in California
So awesome!†— @EllenPage(Chris Pizzello / Invision / Associated Press)
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“Live & let live. Love & let love. Hate impedes progress. #Human #CitizensOfEarth http://say.ly/zdM68cQ†— @SethGreen(Michael Kovac / Getty Images for Montblanc)
