[Breaking News]Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

NAGOYA, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - Plaintiffs' lawyers speaks to the press in the central Japan city of Nagoya on March 7, 2025, after the Nagoya High Court became the fourth high court in the country to rule that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. (Kyodo)

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Plaintiffs' lawyers speaks to the press in the central Japan city of Nagoya on March 7, 2025, after the Nagoya High Court became the fourth high court in the country to rule that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Plaintiffs' lawyers speaks to the press in the central Japan city of Nagoya on March 7, 2025, after the Nagoya High Court became the fourth high court in the country to rule that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Plaintiffs' lawyers and supporters celebrate in the central Japan city of Nagoya on March 7, 2025, after the Nagoya High Court became the fourth high court in the country to rule that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Japan court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional

Plaintiffs' lawyers and supporters celebrate in the central Japan city of Nagoya on March 7, 2025, after the Nagoya High Court became the fourth high court in the country to rule that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speach

Colombian president Gustavo Petro gives a speech during a condecoration ceremony to former magistrates of the Supreme Court in Bogota, Colombia, December 14, 2024. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long VIsual Press

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 30 Kyodo - Plaintiffs rejoice outside the Tokyo High Court on Oct. 30, 2024, after it ruled that Japan's lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. (Kyodo)

CORRECTED: Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

CORRECTED: Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Plaintiffs rejoice outside the Tokyo High Court on Oct. 30, 2024, after it ruled that Japan's lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

CORRECTED: Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

CORRECTED: Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Plaintiffs rejoice outside the Tokyo High Court on Oct. 30, 2024, after it ruled that Japan's lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

CORRECTED: Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

CORRECTED: Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Plaintiffs rejoice outside the Tokyo High Court on Oct. 30, 2024, after it ruled that Japan's lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Japan court rules disallowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

Japan court rules disallowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

Supporters of same-sex marriage rejoice on May 30, 2023, after the Nagoya District Court in central Japan ruled that the lack of legal recognition of such marriage is unconstitutional.

Japan court rules disallowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

Japan court rules disallowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

Supporters of same-sex marriage rejoice on May 30, 2023, after the Nagoya District Court in central Japan ruled that the lack of legal recognition of such marriage is unconstitutional.