Marriage Politics: President Barack Obama has ordered the Justice Department to stop defending the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage for federal purposes as only between a man and woman, according to a statement Wednesday from Attorney General Eric Holder -- in two specific cases. BUT: the law will continue to be enforced. The White House explains in this report from CNN:
White House explains the DOMA legal decision.
Related:
- Statement of the Attorney General on Litigation Involving the Defense of Marriage Act
- Letter from the Attorney General to Congress on Litigation Involving the Defense of Marriage Act
- Obama drops defense of law against gay marriage [CNN]
