
31 May × 12:33pm × 105 notesBreaking: Court Rules Defense For Marriage Act Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court on Thursday found DOMA, a law that denies federal benefits to married same-sex couples, unconstitutional in a case with implications for gay marriages across the United States.
The Boston-based Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit concluded that the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman, discriminates against gay couples.
“Under current Supreme Court authority, Congress’ denial of federal benefits to same-sex couples lawfully married in Massachusetts has not been adequately supported by any permissible federal interest,” Judge Michael Boudin wrote for the three-judge panel.
The 1st Circuit panel found that federalism permits diversity of governance based on local decisions, but that choice also applied to states’ decisions to legalize same-sex marriage.

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What an ignorant, sad statement…… ^
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30 May × 03:25pm × 1612 notes
We learned something new today. Er.
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What.The.Fuck.!!!
PA & Maryland, I expected better from you.
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