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March 28, 2013

Supreme Court Justices Appear Skeptical of Defense of Marriage Act 
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about the Defense of
Marriage Act, which denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex
couples. During the proceedings, a majority of the justices seemed ready
to consider striking down the law. The case before the court involves
Edie Windsor, a woman who had to pay $363,000 in estate taxes when her
wife, Thea Spyer, died in 2009, because the federal government did not
recognize their legal marriage. Edie Windsor spoke outside the court on
Wednesday.

Edie Windsor: "Today is like a spectacular event for me. It's a lifetime
kind of event. And I know the spirit of my late spouse, Thea Spyer, is
right here watching and listening and would be very proud and happy of
where we've come to. Thank you all."

 

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