As you've probably heard, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibited the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage, was unconstitutional in a 5-4 decision. As you can imagine, Twitter blew up with tweets celebrating the demise of the 17-year-old law. We've rounded up some of the best ones from people we love.
\u201cToday's DOMA ruling is a historic step forward for #MarriageEquality. #LoveIsLove\u201d— Barack Obama (@Barack Obama) 1372256365
\u201cRemember the old days when #DOMA was around and gay people couldn't get married in California? Crazy right!?\u201d— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (he/him/his) (@Jesse Tyler Ferguson (he/him/his)) 1372258012
\u201cToday, the Supreme Court bent the arc of history once again toward justice, discarding the defenseless #DOMA into the dustbin of history.\u201d— Nancy Pelosi (@Nancy Pelosi) 1372255993
What a glorious day! #DOMA struck down by Supreme Court as unconstitutional! A huge thank you to all those who fought for us & supported us. -- Johnny Weir-Voronov (@JohnnyGWeir) June 26, 2013
\u201cDown w DOMA! Something to be very proud of this upcoming July 4th. We are making beautiful progress for Equality! #proud\u201d— ADAM LAMBERT (@ADAM LAMBERT) 1372257926
\u201cTerry's still asleep. I'm going to go wake my husband & tell him we're married. Wish all same-sex couples in US could say the same. #37ToGo\u201d— Dan Savage (@Dan Savage) 1372257613
\u201cI never dreamed I would see this day. The whole world has changed for us all. I can't believe it!! #DOMA #Equality\u201d— Andy Cohen (@Andy Cohen) 1372256761
\u201cToday marks a great victory for #LGBT community & for the dream our nation\u2019s founders had when they first wrote that we're all created equal\u201d— Christine C. Quinn (@Christine C. Quinn) 1372257169
\u201cDOMA has been held unconstitutional, 5-4 decision authored by Justice Kennedy. Oh happy day!\u201d— George Takei (@George Takei) 1372255476
\u201cDing Dong Prop 8 is DEAD!\u201d— Mx Justin Vivian Bond (@Mx Justin Vivian Bond) 1372257651
\u201cNo one be shocked if I get married and pregnant with a daughter today in a slightly premature fit of joy #americathebeautiful\u201d— Lena Dunham (@Lena Dunham) 1372256179
\u201cToday is the greatest day so far in my life. Goodbye DOMA hello Equality.KT is crying with happiness.To everyone that backed this we thank u\u201d— suzeormanshow (@suzeormanshow) 1372255886
\u201cThank u2 #SCOTUS! This bday gift far surpasses the Hungry Hippos game I got when I was 7 years old. It truly is the best day ever. #Love4All\u201d— Sean Hayes (@Sean Hayes) 1372262312
