Boston Mayor Walsh 'Deeply Moved' by Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

In a historic ruling Friday, the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the United States. The 5-to-4 ruling gives gay Americans their biggest civil rights victory to date.

Massachusetts was the first state to make gay marriage legal in the U.S. back in 2004.

In wake of the news, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh immediately came forth with a heartfelt reaction.

His statement was as follows:

“I am deeply moved by the news that the U.S. Supreme Court has made marriage equality the law of the land. This decision marks a milestone on our nation’s journey to become a more perfect union. I honor Jim Obergefell and all the plaintiffs and advocates who fought not only for their own rights but for the rights of all Americans to marry the person they love and enjoy equal protection under the law. I think especially of the courageous Bostonians who shared their stories with me in the early days of our struggle for Massachusetts’ pioneering marriage law. We’ve watched together with pride as our example spread across the nation and around the world. It brings Boston great joy to know that every American and every American community will experience this equality. It is a victory for democracy, for family, for community and for love.”