John –

56 years ago, the United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Loving v. Virginia struck down all laws banning interracial marriage.

Today, we celebrate this anniversary as Loving Day – a recognition of this watershed moment in our fight for justice and equal protection of the law.

As the daughter of an African-American father and a Korean immigrant mother, this is personal.

Before the Court’s decision in Loving , anti-miscegenation laws were on the books in states across the nation – particularly the American South. But in 1967, the highest court in our land struck down these discriminatory laws and sent a clear message: love is love.

Decades later, the Supreme Court would invoke Loving as precedent as they legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. And just last year, I was honored to vote for the Respect for Marriage Act, which codified Loving and enshrined protections for interracial and same-sex marriages into federal law.

So today, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made – and let’s keep fighting for equality and justice for all Americans.

Thanks for everything,

Marilyn

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