The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) marks a historic day for gay and lesbian Americans. For the first time, the nation's highest court has said that we're equal under the law. In United States v. Windsor, the court struck down DOMA. Signed by President Bill Clinton in 1996 with overwhelming congressional support, this shameful law has denied same-sex couples the federal benefits of marriage.Since its passage, it has prohibited gays and lesbians who have married in...
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