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LonePirate

(13,420 posts) Wed Jun 26, 2013, 11:41 AM Jun 2013

I have seen conflicting reports and opinions on this important distinction.

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Is all of DOMA dead or just Section 3 of the law? (Original Post) LonePirate Jun 2013 OP

Just section 3 Orangepeel Jun 2013 #1

The ruling was on Section 3 jberryhill Jun 2013 #3

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1. Just section 3

Wed Jun 26, 2013, 11:46 AM

Jun 2013

Whether or not states can discriminate was not challenged or decided.

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2. They didn't limit their decision to section 3, they declared "DOMA is unconstitutional".

Wed Jun 26, 2013, 11:57 AM

Jun 2013

"DOMA is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment."

The decision:
http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-307_g2bh.pdf

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3. The ruling was on Section 3

Wed Jun 26, 2013, 12:03 PM

Jun 2013