This Was The Scene Outside As The Supreme Court Debated Gay Marriage

As the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday, the debate over gay marriage carried on in full force outside of the building.

Throngs of gay marriage supporters and opponents flooded the court steps for a second day, gathering to await the first whispers of how the court might rule in this week's two landmark gay marriage cases.

We've compiled some of the best images of the day here.