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Lauren Gambino and David Smith in Washington

Biden signs landmark law protecting same-sex and interracial marriages

President Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House.
Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/AP

Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law landmark legislation protecting same-sex marriages, hailing it as a step toward building a nation where “decency, dignity and love are recognized, honored and protected”.

The signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House was an elaborate celebration, with thousands of guests, some waving rainbow flags, and performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC, Sam Smith and Cyndi Lauper.

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