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Appeals court rules Marriage Act unconstitutional
The 1st District Court off Appeals in Boston has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act discriminates against gay couples. The act defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and therefore is discriminatory to gay couples.The...
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'Defense of Marriage Act' discriminates against gays, lesbians: Appeals court
The Defense of Marriage Act (or DOMA) was struck down by a U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston Friday. A judge ruled that the law discriminated against gays and lesbians, possibly paving the way for a victory among same...
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Another federal judge rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional
Claudia Wilken, U.S. District Judge for Northern California, struck another blow against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on May 23. The case centered on benefits offered by CalPERS, the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The system has...
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