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‘Historic’: Biden signs law protecting LGBTQ marriage rights

'Today is a good day,' US President Joe Biden said before signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law at a ceremony at the White House on December 13, 2022 [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]

President Joe Biden has signed legislation that protects same-sex and interracial marriage in the United States, a move welcomed by rights advocates as an important step amid fears of a potential rollback and threats against marginalised communities.

Biden signed the landmark bill, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, into law during a ceremony on the White House lawn on Tuesday afternoon that drew thousands of supporters, including top Democratic legislators.

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