Challenge to so-called Defense of Marriage Act heads to court

May 03, 2010

As reported by the Associated Press:

 

"A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman is slated for its first court hearing.

"Gay couples say the so-called Defense of Marriage Act denies them access to federal benefits given to other married couples.

"A federal judge in Boston will hear arguments Thursday on the government’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit and the same-sex couples’ request to rule in their favor without a trial.

..."The Justice Department makes it clear in court documents that the Obama administration thinks the law should be repealed, but the department says it’s obligated to defend federal laws."

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