Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act

Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act

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Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act

06/26/2013 05:15 PM EDT

Today’s Supreme Court decision finding the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional is a victory for equality, which is a core belief of this administration. It is also a victory for families, especially those children whose parents’ legal same sex marriages can now be recognized under federal law. As a result of today’s ruling, the federal...