Barack Obama. Social and Civil Rights

Signed into law to make it easier for people to challenge unequal pay complaints.

Signed into law to expand federal hate crime laws to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Obama issued an executive order allowing certain young undocumented immigrants to remain in the U.S. without fear of deportation.

Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage, marking a significant shift in his stance on the issue.