Virginia’s outdated marriage equality languageSame-sex couples have had the right to marry nationwide since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision. Equality Virginia Executive Director Narissa Rahaman said removing the ban would complete a long-overdue update to the state’s governing document. “20 years after banning marriage equality, it’s time for our commonwealth to fully complete our evolution — and finish the job on protecting marriage equality for all.” Her opposition to marriage equality was already clear before the campaign. For supporters of marriage equality, this amendment is not about changing who can marry today.