Social Media Reaction is Swift After Same-Sex Marriage Ban is Rejected

Same-sex couples will now be able to legally marry in Pennsylvania. A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban Tuesday afternoon.

In declaring Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, the judge did not, however, issue a stay of his own ruling, meaning it will go into effect immediately.

Reaction to the historic news was seen across social media channels.

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