A historic supreme court ruling on Friday saw gay marriage legalised across the US. In a 5-4 decision, the supreme court ruled that the right to marriage equality was enshrined under the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.
A number of top athletes voiced their support for the ruling on Twitter:
Equality For All!
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 26, 2015
What an amazing day for our country. So happy for all the people who can now live their lives the way they want to. #proud
— Landon Donovan (@landondonovan) June 26, 2015
Finally. A big step in the right direction for our country! https://t.co/uDS6ltqpcR
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 26, 2015
#LoveWins 💚 pic.twitter.com/FWClIa8SG6
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) June 26, 2015
What a day to celebrate! Today also happens to be my parents' 39th wedding anniversary! Congrats to all who celebrate #love. #LoveWins
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) June 26, 2015
Congrats!! Please brace for the backlash! Same-Sex Marriage Is a Right, Supreme Court Rules, 5-4 http://t.co/7QhkdXPFXV
— John Amaechi OBE (@JohnAmaechi) June 26, 2015
… although Vikings star Josh Robinson got a little confused:
Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson expresses a very uncomfortable opinion on gay marriage: http://t.co/7ZslaasWtY pic.twitter.com/meIIQoW6pm
— Complex Sports (@Complex_Sports) June 26, 2015
