Compact News: The Supreme Court Strikes Down the Defense of Marriage Act

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Supreme Court Strikes Down the Defense of Marriage Act

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The Supreme Court Strikes Down the Defense of Marriage Act

Today, the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. In a statement released shortly after the Court’s ruling was announced, President Obama applauded the historic decision.

This was discrimination enshrined in law. It treated loving, committed gay and lesbian couples as a separate and lesser class of people. The Supreme Court has righted that wrong, and our country is better off for it.

Click here to read the President's full statement, then share it with your friends.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST)

8:45 AM: The President and the First Family depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

9:00 AM: The President and the First Family depart Joint Base Andrews en route Dakar, Senegal

1:15 PM: The Vice President administers the oath of office at the swearing-in ceremony of Penny Pritzker as Secretary of Commerce

4:25 PM: The President and the First Family arrive in Dakar, Senegal