In 2013, the Supreme Court overturned section three of the Defense of Marriage Act, granting LGBTQ+ people civil rights and equal protection under the 5th Amendment.

The speech discusses the progress of gay rights through the lens of Jewish tradition and Torah teachings.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg played a significant role in the Supreme Court hearing on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), pointing out constitutional issues with the law.

Roberta Kaplan, a prominent lawyer known for her work in the legal battle for same-sex marriage, is at the forefront of the case challenging the Defense of Marriage Act before the Supreme Court on behalf of Edith Windsor.