ACLU Press Release: http://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights/federal-appeals-court-declares-defense-marriage-act-unconstitutional October 18, 2012 Ruling Declares Government Discriminated Against Edie Windsor After Death of Same-Sex Spouse FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org NEW YORK – A federal appeals court ruled today that the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA) unconstitutionally discriminates against married same-sex couples. In striking down DOMA, the court [...]![]()
