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DOMA

The latest news about the DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act and its effects on LGBT Americans. DOMA, which prevented federal recognition of same-sex marriages that occurred in different states, passed Congress and was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. It was enacted in 1996. In 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Act was unconstitutional, allowing spouses in same-sex marriages to receive federal benefits, including social security and joint tax returns. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this issue.

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Respect for Marriage Act Introduced to Protect Marriage Equality

SUPREME COURT ISSUES LANDMARK LGBT RULINGS

The Supreme Court made history today by deciding two landmark cases on LGBT equality today with far-reaching implications.

Edie Windsor, Mother of Marriage Equality, Dead at 88

The lesbian pioneer was a plaintiff in a landmark case that paved the way for same-sex marriage in the United States.

WATCH: With John Boehner Resigning, Cheers Erupt

The Republican House speaker announced his resignation today and will leave Congress at the end of October.

New Tax Bill Could Bring Refunds to Many Same-Sex Couples

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Richard Neal have proposed letting married same-sex couples file amended returns back to the year of their marriage.

Obama's Legacy: A Domino Effect of Freedom

The president's deft repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" set the stage for a remarkable string of LGBT wins, writes Don't Tell Me to Wait author Kerry Eleveld.

Maddow: 'There Is a Difference' Between Sanders, Clinton

The out MSNBC anchor said it matters whether DOMA is remembered as a "mistake that never should have happened."

More Activists Dispute Hillary Clinton's DOMA History

The way the Clintons talk about the passage of DOMA in 1996 has activists disappointed.

Bernie Sanders Doesn't Share Clinton's DOMA Memories

When Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996, Sanders was in Congress and voted against it.

Clinton Supports Her Husband's 'Defensive Action' as President

If it were Hillary Clinton serving as president instead of her husband in the '90s, the country might still have gotten the Defense of Marriage Act and "don't ask, don't tell."

Edie Windsor: 'I'm Absolutely Thrilled!'

The plaintiff in the landmark case that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act two years ago celebrated Friday at the Stonewall Inn.

WATCH: DOMA Rises From the Dead in Texas

Even though the Supreme Court overturned a key provision of DOMA, Texas just successfully cited the law to block gay couples from getting family and medical leave.

Texas AG Sues to Deny Family Leave to Same-Sex Spouses

Attorney General Ken Paxton objects to a new Obama administration rule offering federally guaranteed family leave to all married same-sex couples.

Same-Sex Couples Sue Social Security Over Benefit Snafu

The SSA overpaid some benefit recipients because it didn't recognize their marriages, and now it wants the money back -- but recipients say they shouldn't pay for the agency's mistake.

VA Refuses to Recognize Veteran’s Wife and Child

The Department of Veterans Affairs has frozen the disabled veteran’s benefits until she pays back the full amount the VA mistakenly awarded for her wife and child.

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DOMA

The Supreme Court made history today by deciding two landmark cases on LGBT equality today with far-reaching implications.

The lesbian pioneer was a plaintiff in a landmark case that paved the way for same-sex marriage in the United States.

The Republican House speaker announced his resignation today and will leave Congress at the end of October.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Richard Neal have proposed letting married same-sex couples file amended returns back to the year of their marriage.

The president's deft repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" set the stage for a remarkable string of LGBT wins, writes Don't Tell Me to Wait author Kerry Eleveld.

The out MSNBC anchor said it matters whether DOMA is remembered as a "mistake that never should have happened."

The way the Clintons talk about the passage of DOMA in 1996 has activists disappointed.

When Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996, Sanders was in Congress and voted against it.

If it were Hillary Clinton serving as president instead of her husband in the '90s, the country might still have gotten the Defense of Marriage Act and "don't ask, don't tell."

The plaintiff in the landmark case that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act two years ago celebrated Friday at the Stonewall Inn.

Even though the Supreme Court overturned a key provision of DOMA, Texas just successfully cited the law to block gay couples from getting family and medical leave.

Attorney General Ken Paxton objects to a new Obama administration rule offering federally guaranteed family leave to all married same-sex couples.

The SSA overpaid some benefit recipients because it didn't recognize their marriages, and now it wants the money back -- but recipients say they shouldn't pay for the agency's mistake.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has frozen the disabled veteran’s benefits until she pays back the full amount the VA mistakenly awarded for her wife and child.