The civil rights movement in this country has been a long journey, and I think it's worthwhile, from time to time, to be reminded of our roots.

I see this issue as the civil rights issue of our time.

He heard from his base that this is a civil rights issue.

Roberts flunks the civil-rights test.

This administration has continued the robust and vigorous enforcement of civil rights laws, ... These accomplishments could not have been achieved without teamwork between career attorneys and political appointees.

They had a tremendous impact. Not just because they underscore that this is a civil rights question, but they're making it clear this is a question of fairness that affects real families, including Latinos and African Americans — many of whom are the most vulnerable when discriminatorily excluded from marriage.