In 2008, Lauren Beth Czekala-Chatham traveled with her then-partner from their home in Mississippi to San Francisco, a few months after gay marriage became legal in California. They’d been together for about a year and a half before they decided to get married. After the ceremony, they went back to Mississippi, where they lived together.…
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Change in Federal Regulations After DOMA is Partially Struck Down
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in United States v. Windsor, in which it reviewed, and ultimately struck down, Section 3 of DOMA. Section 3 of DOMA stated: ‘‘In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies…
Same Sex Divorce and Continuing Problems with DOMA
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in United States v. Windsor, which declared Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (commonly known as DOMA) unconstitutional. What many people don’t realize is the Supreme Court did not review or rule on Section 2 of DOMA in United States v. Windsor, and…
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