Federal court rules against DOMA in same-sex government benefits case
- By Eric Randall
- Atlantic Wire
- May 31, 2012
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A Federal Appeals court in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act violates the Constitution by denying federal benefits to same-sex couples and though it's a narrow ruling, it's still a victory for same-sex marriage advocates as the case makes its way ever-closer to the Supreme Court.
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