High court strikes down federal marriage provision
Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote 5/4 decision. Official photo.
MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says legally married same-sex couples should get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples.
The court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday that has prevented married gay couples from receiving a range of tax, health and retirement benefits that are generally available to married people. The vote was 5-4.
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