Gay marriage: U.S. Supreme Court arguments on DOMA

Today the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, which bans federal benefits for 130,000 legally married gay couples, including 18,000 couples in California. Follow below as Douglas NeJaime (DN), left, breaks down the arguments.

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Published: March 27, 2013
Sources: United States Supreme Court
Credits: Maloy Moore, Ben Welsh
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