California lawmakers are going to try to officially repeal a 15-year-old voter initiative meant to ban same-sex marriage in the state.

President Biden hosts a ceremony on the south lawn of the White House to sign the Respect for Marriage act

The law would require all states to recognize same-sex marriages if the Supreme Court were to overturn its 2015 decision to legalize gay marriage. That includes states with laws on the books banning same-sex marriage.

With the passage of the the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects same-sex and interracial marriages, The Associated Press is republishing its 1967 story by reporter Karl R.

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to marry.

The Respect for Marriage Act has been largely focused on the protection the law gives to same-sex couples.

Legislation that ensures same-sex and interracial marriages are recognized as legal unions appears headed for final approval and President Joe Biden’s signature.

The legislation has support from both sides, marking a major shift in politics for what was once considered a divisive issue.

The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages.