Topic: DOMA

Obama Sets Goal of Repealing DOMA

AP

He's long been officially ambivalent about the Defense of Marriage Act, but President Barack Obama made it clear in his remarks at a Ricky Martin-hosted fundraiser in New York Monday night that repealing DOMA is now a goal for him.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Feb 22, 2012

DOMA Has Been Ruled Unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, reports Reuters.

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By Uri Friedman

Jul 26, 2011

New York Challenges Defense of Marriage Act

The attorney general says the law violates equal protection guarantees

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jul 19, 2011

Obama Supports Bill to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act

Jay Carney announced the president's stance in a press briefing today

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By John Hudson

Apr 25, 2011

After Law Firm Quits DOMA Case, Partner Resigns in Protest

King & Spalding will not defend the Defense of Marriage Act for House Republicans

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