Pelosi Statement on 5th Anniversary of Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling

Statement

Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the 5th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges:

"Five years ago, our nation made a historic step toward fulfilling the promise of equality and justice for all when the Supreme Court unequivocally declared that marriage is right of all people, regardless of who you are or whom you love. Today, the love and commitment of countless LGBTQ couples and families enriches and strengthens our communities and honors our nation's most fundamental values.

"As we mark this momentous anniversary, we also celebrate the recent Supreme Court victory, affirming the right of all LGBTQ individuals to live free from discrimination in the workplace. Despite this great progress, the LGBTQ community still endures a relentless assault on their rights from the Trump Administration and widespread discrimination and violence throughout the country, particularly trans women of color who are face disproportionately high rates of homelessness, sexual assault, HIV and murder. That is why, over a year ago, House Democrats took bold action to pass the landmark Equality Act to finally and fully end discrimination against the LGBTQ community, not just in the workplace but in every place. Now, Leader Mitch McConnell must abandon his outrageous, partisan obstruction and allow the Senate to vote on this critical legislation.

"In honor of this important day, we must remain vigilant in defense of the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ community. Together, we can confront the discrimination that continues to undermine our democracy as we work to build a brighter, more just and equal future for the LGBTQ community and all Americans."

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