Slideshow: Same-sex marriage high court hearing attracts demonstrators on opposing sides

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in as Obergefell v. Hodges, the long-awaited same-sex marriage case. People hoping to get a seat inside the court during today’s landmark hearing starting lining during the weekend, camping out and waiting for an opportunity to witness history. FSRN’s Anthony J. Rivera went down to the court and talked to some of the people waiting in line. Listen to his audio report on the issue here.

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Washington, D.C. — Two opposing protestors argue in front of the Supreme Court over same-sex marriage as justices heard oral arguments. (Photo Credit: Anthony j. Rivera)

Washington, D.C. — Supreme Court Police stand before hundreds of protestors as justices listen to oral arguments on same-sex marriage. (Photo Credit: Anthony J Rivera)

Washington, D.C. — A crowd of protestors gathered in front of the Supreme Court as justices hear oral arguments on same-sex marriage. (Photo Credit: Anthony J. Rivera)

Washington, D.C. — Protestors kneel on the ground and pray while the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on same-sex marriage. (Photo Credit: Anthony J. Rivera)

Washington, D.C. — A line of Hasidic Jewish protestors hold a banner against same-sex marriage as the court hears arguments. (Photo Credit: Anthony J. Rivera)

Washington, D.C. – A man dressed as Gen. George Washington stands in front of the Supreme Court about his opposition to same-sex marriage as the justices hear oral arguments. (Photo Credit: Anthony J. Rivera)

Washington, D.C. — A protestor stands with a sign in front of the Supreme Court two days before justices are to hear oral arguments on same-sex marriage. (Photo Credit: Anthony J. Rivera)