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Striking down the Defense of Marriage Act: 5 takeaways
On Thursday, a three-judge panel for the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) — which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman — is unconstitutional. This marks the first time that a federal appeals court has struck down the law, making it likely that the constitutionality of DOMA will eventually be weighed by the Supreme Court.
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First Circuit Strikes Down DOMA And Definition Of Marriage As Between A Man And A Woman
In a major victory for gay rights, the United States Court of Appeal for the Fist Circuit in Boston has found the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional in a unanimous ruling. The court found that the 1996 law discriminates agains... Read Post
Boston appeals court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, discriminates against gay couples. Read the full opinion This story is developing. W... Read Post
Boston Appeals Court Strikes Down DOMA, Rules It Unconstitutional
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston on Thursday ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act, more commonly referred to as DOMA, is discriminatory against gay couples because it defines marriage as a union between a man and a ... Read Post