Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court in New York became the nation’s second to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA], finding that the Clinton-era law’s denial of federal benefits to married same-sex couples is unconstitutional…

Continue reading the full article on CNN.com

This is the second ruling of its kind in less than six months, as in May, a federal court in Boston found DOMA to be discriminatory against same-sex couples.

Trying to keep up with the fight for marriage equality? CNN also has a nifty timeline starting with the passage of DOMA.

Thanks to Cindy for the link!

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I'm the library guy. No, seriously, I'm the only male reference & instruction librarian. I also have the pleasure of serving several campus committees, the Academic Staff Assembly and the Chancellor's Task Force on LGBT Issues, among others.
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