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On Wednesday the Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), calling it unconstitutional to restrict federal marriage benefits to same sex couples. “DOMA singles out a class of persons deemed by a State entitled to recognition and protection to enhance their own liberty,” the ruling read.

In California, the court lifted a 5-year-old ban on same-sex marriage by declaring that the ban's backers lacked standing to challenge lower court rulings against it, and celebs have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the rulings.


    Adam Lambert: “Down w DOMA! Something to be very proud of this upcoming July 4th. We are making beautiful progress for Equality! #proud”

    Ben Affleck: "Big news from the Supreme Court. Goodbye #DOMA #Prop8. Hello #equality."

    Kristen Bell: "You’re damn right DOMA is unconstitutional!! #equalitymatters."

    Jesse Tyler Ferguson: "Victory for marriage in California as #Prop8 is struck down. Small but substantial steps toward #MarriageEquality for all!"

    Neil Patrick Harris: "DOMA-it-just-lost-O Mr. Roboto! So, so happy for Edie, et al. And Prop 8 was dismissed?!? Huzzah! Christmas comes six months early this year! (Less one day…)"

    Alyssa Milano: "A big day for equality and human rights. I'm smiling so big right now."

    Lena Dunham:
    "Don't wanna traffic in stereotypes but let's be real: I'm gonna love a gay wedding."

    Russell Brand: "If you're gay married in California your gay marriage is now legal. Good. #allmarriageisabitgay"

    Alicia Keys: "I am standing on the right side of history. I stand with @HRC for marriage equality. #SCOTUS #time4marriage."