Same-sex marriage: Read the U.S. Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court made a historic ruling on Friday, granting same-sex couplesthe right to legally marry in any state.

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The highest court in the countryruled state bans on gay marriage are unconstitutional. Justices sided 5-4 in favour of the landmark motion.

Same-sex marriage was already legal in 37 states along with the District of Columbia. Friday's ruling means all states must recognize same-sex marriages regardless of laws banning the practice.

Here is the official ruling from the Supreme Court:

• Click here to read the Supreme Court decision