Edith Windsor, 83, is mobbed by journalists and supporters as she leaves the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Windsor brought the case challenging the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
An artist’s sketch shows attorney Paul Clement addressing the Supreme Court in support of the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday with Solicitor Gen. Donald B. Verrilli Jr., who argued against the law, seated at right. (Dana Verkouteren / Associated Press)
People line up outside the Supreme Court for a chance to hear oral arguments. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)