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Signs Respect for Marriage Act into law

President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, a federal law that requires the federal government to recognize marriages of same-sex and interracial couples.

Signs Respect for Marriage Act into law

The law provided federal statutory protections for marriage equality and interracial marriage following legal and political challenges, marking a significant legislative safeguard for LGBTQ+ and civil rights.

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