Federal Court: DOMA Violates Married Same-Sex Couples’ Rights
A Federal Appeals court in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act violates the Constitution by denying federal benefits to same-sex couples and though it’s a narrow ruling, it’s still a victory for same-sex marriage advocates as the case makes its way ever-closer to the Supreme Court.
Read more at The Atlantic Wire. [Image: Reuters]
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Federal Court: DOMA Violates Married Same-Sex Couples’ Rights
A Federal Appeals court in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act violates the Constitution by denying federal benefits to same-sex couples and though it’s a narrow ruling, it’s still a victory for same-sex marriage advocates as the case makes its way ever-closer to the Supreme Court.
Read more at The Atlantic Wire. [Image: Reuters]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wdnehQHn1qcokc4o1_500.jpg)






