The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston unanimously ruled today that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. "The so-called 'Defense of Marriage Act' was unconstitutional the day it was written & we are gratified that today's ruling confirms that fact," said John Lewis, Marriage Equality USA Legal Director, "We are hopeful that soon all loving, committed same-gender couples, who are legally married in their home states, will no longer be excluded from the over 1,000 rights & responsibilities that all other married couples have under federal law. The First Circuit Court of Appeals looked closely for any interest that could possibly justify this exclusion, and it found none. DOMA cannot stand." The First Circuit is the first federal appeals court to rule on DOMA. Two federal district court decisions have also found DOMA to be unconstitutional. No federal court has upheld DOMA. DOMA's supporters may ask the First Circuit Court of Appeals to review the decision en banc, although observers speculate that such a request is unlikely given that the court has only 5 active judges. They could also ask the United States Supreme Court to hear the case. The Supreme Court has discretion whether or not to do so. So this is a great day for marriage equality. Updates to Come...:)
Exclusive Audio Interview with Orlando Del Valle who serves on the Board of Directors of The History Project. Del Valle’s photos are part of a significant art exhibit “Pride: 40 Years of Protest & Celebration” that The History Project is presenting in collaboration with the Boston Center for Adult Education & runs through June 30th at the BCAE more @ OUTTAKE VOICES™
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The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston unanimously ruled today that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. "The so-called 'Defense of Marriage Act' was unconstitutional the day it was written & we are gratified that today's ruling confirms that fact," said John Lewis, Marriage Equality USA Legal Director, "We are hopeful that soon all loving, committed same-gender couples, who are legally married in their home states, will no longer be excluded from the over 1,000 rights & responsibilities that all other married couples have under federal law. The First Circuit Court of Appeals looked closely for any interest that could possibly justify this exclusion, and it found none. DOMA cannot stand." The First Circuit is the first federal appeals court to rule on DOMA. Two federal district court decisions have also found DOMA to be unconstitutional. No federal court has upheld DOMA. DOMA's supporters may ask the First Circuit Court of Appeals to review the decision en banc, although observers speculate that such a request is unlikely given that the court has only 5 active judges. They could also ask the United States Supreme Court to hear the case. The Supreme Court has discretion whether or not to do so. So this is a great day for marriage equality. Updates to Come...:)
Exclusive Audio Interview with Orlando Del Valle who serves on the Board of Directors of The History Project. Del Valle’s photos are part of a significant art exhibit “Pride: 40 Years of Protest & Celebration” that The History Project is presenting in collaboration with the Boston Center for Adult Education & runs through June 30th at the BCAE more @ OUTTAKE VOICES™
OUTTAKE VOICES™ NOW ON HUFFINGTON POST...:)
Hear Audio Interviews w/ LGBT Leaders @OUTTAKE VOICES™
SUPPORT OUR QUEST @ OUTTAKE™ EQUALITY STORE...:)
View Our Historic Short Trailer on Gay Marriage
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