What is Loving v. Virginia decision?

Loving v. Virginia was a landmark Supreme Court case decided in 1967 that invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage. The Court ruled that such laws violated the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision effectively struck down anti-miscegenation statutes in many states, affirming the fundamental right to marry regardless of race. This case was pivotal in advancing civil rights and promoting racial equality in the United States.