Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot

Marriage and the ability to start a family are human rights^[1]. Ten years ago, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case extended the right^[2] to marry to same-sex couples.

With 7.6%^[3] of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+, this decision continues to have an impact beyond legal benefits.

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