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In a landmark ruling for gay rights, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, the 1996 law blocking federal recognition of same-sex marriages. The decision was 5-4, written by Justice Anthony Kennedy. The law helps determine who is covered by more  … Source Main page (current trends)

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