Mass. AG argues against federal gay marriage ban

Dan82 · May 26, 2010

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jZVhxGXCMRA-mJB4JYXiICP3a6jQD9FUQ8200

The Massachusetts attorney general asked a judge Wednesday to strike down a federal gay marriage ban, arguing it interferes with the right of states to define marriage and have those marriages acknowledged by the federal government.

The challenge to the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act by Attorney General Martha Coakley's office was heard in federal court in Boston.

Assistant Attorney General Maura Healey argued states have historically had the right to define marriage.

She said the 1996 law could result in the denial of Medicaid and other benefits to married couples in Massachusetts, where same-sex unions have been legal since 2004.

A lawyer from the U.S. Justice Department, Christopher Hall, argued the federal government has the right to set eligibility requirements for federal benefits — including requiring that those benefits only go to couples in marriages between a man and a woman...
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Lady Gaga · May 26, 2010

God. Finally. Someone who is finally doing something about it successfully.

Seriously, that is a very simple thing to come up with. I came up with that plan against the Defense of Marriage Act when I was 14. :|

Anyways, since I am obviously in a bad mood, I will just say..

YAY

Revan · May 26, 2010

I already don't like the Chris Hall guy...

Dan82 · May 26, 2010

Revan said: ↑

I already don't like the Chris Hall guy...
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Don’t blame him he’s just doing his job.

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