Federal Discrimination
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A Short History of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Provides a brief history explaining the meaning of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and how it came to be.
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Cases Addressing Section 3 of DOMA
Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. This publication provides a list of cases that challenge this discriminatory definition of marriage.
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DOMA Means Federal Discrimination Against Married Same-Sex Couples
Highlights the injustices of DOMA and explains GLAD's work to challenge it.
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FAQ Regarding the Statements of the U.S. Department of Justice Regarding DOMA Section 3
In February 2011 the US Department of Justice announced they would no longer defend DOMA, this publication addresses the implications of the DOJ's decision.
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Federal Provisions Dealing with Marriage (GAO Summary)
Examines the fiscal benefits denied to same-sex couples because of DOMA including employment benefits, social security, and tax benefits.
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Gill and Commonwealth DOMA Cases Decisions FAQ
This document attempts to answer frequently asked questions regarding the cases, Gill v. OPM, and, Commonwealth v. Department of Health and Human Services, which seek to challenge the constitutionality of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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Gill et al. v. OPM et al. Frequently Asked Questions
Answers frequently asked questions about GLAD's case, Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management, which seeks to challenge Section 3 of the the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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Gill et al. v. OPM et al. Summary
Summarizes the key issues of GLAD's case, Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management.
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How DOMA Hurts Americans
A Summary of the GAO Reports on Section 3 of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act
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Make Change Not Lawsuits
Lawsuits are not always the best way to achieve justice. This document is a brief analysis of other ways to effect change in our community.
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Pedersen v. Office of Personnel Management FAQ
A list of frequently asked questions and their answers about GLAD's case, Pedersen v. Office of Personnel Management.
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Supreme Court Support for State Sovereignty Over Family Law
A list of case law from the United States Supreme Court that demonstrates support for state sovereignty over family law.
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Tax Time and Preserving Your Federal Rights
Describes the steps you can take to preserve tax refunds that DOMA has prevented because you are not able to file as married.
- Why BLAG’s Arguments Defending DOMA Don’t Work