On Tuesday night, the Alabama Supreme Court halted the issuing of marriage licenses temporarily to same-sex couples.
Actor George Takei and his husband shared this picture in response:
Takei urged others to give Alabama the "wedding finger" by posting a photo of their ring finger and tagging it with #LuvUAlabama.
Referencing the Tuesday night decision, Takei said Alabama "gave SCOTUS the finger" by stopping same-sex couples' marriages in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a federal court order striking down the ban to go into effect in February.
"Couples, let's respond! Whether gay or straight, post a photo on FB or Twitter giving AL the "wedding finger" and tagging #LuvUAlabama. Tag your state (e.g. #NY) to join our nationwide map," Takei wrote in the caption for his Instagram photo.
The wedding ring photos started coming in from all over the country.
People are letting the Alabama Supreme Court know exactly how they feel.
You'll have to pry it from my cold, dead fingers. #LuvUAlabama
From Utah...
#luvualabama #ut
... to New England...
Alabama gave SCOTUS the finger by halting marriage equality there despite federal orders. #luvUAlabama #Massachusetts
... to Texas; the fingers are being proudly posted.
Because I agree with Uncle George. #LuvUAlabama #TX
I'll take a break from seeing patients to post for equality. #LuvUAlabama #OR
#LuvUAlabama #Tx
My ring might not fit me, but marriage inequality doesn't fit anyone #LuvUAlabama #WI @JoeMyGod @GeorgeTakei
One hour after the original image was posted, more than 400 fingers had been flipped off in Alabama's direction.
@GeorgeTakei Wedding fingers unite! #LuvUAlabama #OR #KS