Thursday, July 8, 2010

Judge: Federal gay marriage ban unconstitutional

Lawsuit deals with ban on pension, other benefits for same-sex couples

U.S. District Judge Joseph Tauro ruled in favor of gay couples' rights in two separate challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act, known as DOMA, a 1996 law that the Obama administration has argued for repealing. The rulings apply to Massachusetts but could have broader implications if they're upheld on appeal, but it was not clear if the Obama administration would appeal.

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