DelawareDelaware lawmakers designate June 12, 2025, as Loving Day
Delaware lawmakers designated June 12, 2025, as Loving Day to honor the 1967 Supreme Court ruling that struck down bans on interracial marriage.
What it does
Lawmakers named June 12, 2025, Loving Day across Delaware. The resolution honors the ruling against bans on interracial marriage and encourages continued work for racial equality.
Argument forRecognizing Loving Day could help Delaware residents learn why laws banning interracial marriage were struck down.
Argument againstA commemorative day might raise awareness without changing the discrimination that some couples still face.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers designated June 12, 2025, as Loving Day. The designation covers Delaware. It honors the Supreme Court ruling that struck down bans on interracial marriage and recognizes couples and families across racial backgrounds.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 12Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 10. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 11Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 11Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 12Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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