A federal appeals court in Boston struck down the Defense of Marriage Act today on the grounds that denying federal benefits to same-sex couples is unconstitutional.
The court was made up of a majority of conservative appointees.
Read more as the news and analysis comes in:
DOMA ruling: US gay marriage law unconstitutional, Boston court finds
B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from Temple University. Two-time Collegiate Keystone Press Award recipient. No Party Preference voter. Interests include foreign policy, technology, and multimedia. Proficient in French.
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