The legislation, hailed as a ‘blow against hate’, prohibits state and federal governments from denying the validity of such unions
Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law landmark legislation that would protect same-sex marriages, hailing it as a step toward building a nation where “decency, dignity and love are recognized, honored and protected.”
The signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House was a celebration, with guests waving rainbow flags and performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, Sam Smith and Cyndi Lauper.