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DOMA Struck Down by Second Circuit Court of Appeals

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Thursday struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, finding the Clinton-era law violates the right to equal protection guaranteed by the Constitution.

DOMA defines marriage as between a man and a woman and says states don't have to recognize same-sex marriage.

Source: Business Insider. Read full article. (link)

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  • GroundTruth| |

    One step closer to an Amendment to the Constitution!

    Talk about winning the battle but loosing the war.

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