Defense of Marriage Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Following the 5-4 decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, the future political leaders of Alabama are able to find common ground on marriage equality. While the Democratic and Republican National Committees have starkly opposite platform positions on the issue of marriage equality, members … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, the US Supreme Court announced a 5-4 decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which federally defined marriage as between a man and a woman. This decision means that all federal benefits of marriage afforded to opposite-sex couples will now be granted to same-sex couples who … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling declaring parts of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act invalid. The Court ruled that part of the Defense of Marriage Act is a violation of the fifth amendment. Specifically the Court struck down the provision of DOMA preventing lawfully … Continued

From the Southern Poverty Law Center MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Wednesday to strike down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is a significant step forward for same-sex couples, one that will affect a lawsuit the Southern Poverty Law Center filed on behalf of a disabled U.S. veteran and her … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling declaring the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act invalid. The Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act is a violation of the fifth amendment. The controversial decision means that same sex couples will be entitled to over 1100 federal … Continued