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.

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.