Loving v. Virginia was a landmark civil rights case in the United States that dealt with the constitutionality of interracial marriage. The case was brought to the Supreme Court in 1967 by Richard and Mildred Loving, a Black woman and white man who had been sentenced to prison in Virginia for violating the state's anti-miscegenation laws.

The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Loving v. Virginia declared that laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional, as they violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. This ruling not only struck down anti-miscegenation laws in Virginia and 15 other states, but also set a precedent for legalizing interracial marriage across the country.

The Loving v. Virginia case is seen as a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, as it challenged racial discrimination and affirmed the right of individuals to marry whomever they choose regardless of race. The Lovings' courage and perseverance in fighting for their love and rights continues to be celebrated as a triumph for civil rights and equality in America.