President Biden has signed a bill into law that permanently protects same-sex and interracial marriages -- regardless of whether the Supreme Court overturns more landmark cases.
has signed a bill into law that works to permanently protect same-sex and interracial marriages -- although the Supreme Court still might have something to say about it.
Dubbed the"Respect for Marriage Act," the bill codifies protections for married couples of all races and sexual orientations and requires the federal government to recognize these marriages in all 50 states ... which, for now, is already the law of the land.... 61-36. Some Republicans got onboard for the legislation -- but far from a majority in either house.
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