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: Greg Siskind's Blog

MASSACHUSETTS CASE TO TEST FEDERAL GAY MARRIAGE STATUTE

By Greg Siskind

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A carefully planned test challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the federal statute that bans federal recognition of same sex marriages, is taking shape in Massachusetts, one of a growing number of states to recognize marriage equality. The case could have important immigration implications because DOMA bars conferring immigration benefits to these couples. If the plaintiffs are successful, it would pave the way for US citizens to petition for green cards for their same-sex spouses.

Full post as published by Greg Siskind's Blog on August 31, 2009 (boomark / email).

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