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1967 Supreme Court's 9-0 Loving v. Virginia Decision Celebrated on Loving Day

Jun 12, 2024, 11:49 AM

On June 12, 1967, #SCOTUS issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia, which struck down state laws banning interracial marriage. The ruling reversed the convictions of Richard and Mildred Loving under Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924, declaring such bans unconstitutional. This historic decision is celebrated annually as Loving Day, recognizing its significance in advancing civil rights and legalizing interracial marriages across the United States.