On May 20, 1996, the US Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Romer v. Evans, a case that would have far-reaching implications for the LGBTQ+ community. In a 6-3 decision, the court struck down a Colorado constitutional amendment that prohibited local governments from enacting anti-discrimination protections for gay and lesbian individuals. The amendment, known as Amendment 2, had been championed by conservative groups as a way to limit the power of local governments to enact their own policies. However, the Supreme Court ultimately ruled that the amendment was unconstitutional, citing its discriminatory nature and the harm it would cause to the LGBTQ+ community. The decision was a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights and marked a significant shift in the court's stance on issues of equality and justice.
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