U.S. Supreme Court to rule on DOMA and Prop 8

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Published: Friday, December 7, 2012

Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012 17:12

View the story "U.S. Supreme Court to rule on DOMA and Prop 8 " on StorifyU.S. Supreme Court to rule on DOMA and Prop 8 The U.S. Supreme Court for the first time agreed to hear cases on gay marriage on Friday, with a ruling expected in late June. Storified by George Mattingly · Fri, Dec 07 2012 14:10:11For the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to make a ruling on two widely-known cases involving gay marriage rights.

The Court will review the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to decide whether the law, which denies federal benefits to same-sex spouses, violates the Constitution. In addition, it will review Proposition 8, a 2008 California law that bans gay marriage.

The Court's decision comes after the Mexico Supreme Court ruled a gay marriage ban unconstitutional in one of its southern states on Wednesday. The decision caused uproar on social media from people who criticized the U.S. for being behind in allowing gay marriage.
One day the United States may catch up to Mexico when it comes to gay marriage. #lgbtGabe OrtízThe #Mexican Supreme Court legalizes #gay #marriage nationwide! I love #Mexico!!Nicole RandIn other news, Mexico's Supreme Court has effectively legalized gay marriage throughout the nation. USA, you have been out-liberty-ed.Julio T. Both cases will not answer the defining question of whether the Constitution will guarantee equal protection to gay couples or if couples have the right to marry in the U.S. However, the rulings will be a defining moment in the U.S. that could set a legal precedent for future cases on gay marriage.

In November, residents of Washington state, Maryland and Maine voted to allow gay marriage, which could reflect a changing public attitude.

Some people took to social media to show their positive beliefs about the Court's upcoming decision.
We live in a great land. In a few short months, the U.S. Supreme Court WILL strike down gay marriage, DOMA, and all these fairy marriages.Michael CrookI have a good feeling about the U.S. Supreme Court right now.Justin ThomasU.S. Supreme Court to review whether California's gay marriage ban violates the Constitution...here let me help you...YES. Man I'm awesome.KQGood on the supreme court for finally deciding to talk about gay marriage. It's not like it's been long overdue or anything.Hyvan De LeonOthers were nervous over the upcoming rulings.
Oh god, the Supreme Court is taking up the issue of gay marriage. This could be really good or really bad.Cuddle-It CorbelGot some bad news...Supreme Court is going to hear 2cases on gay marriage...looks like 9people are gonna make it legal for the whole nationJarrod Holy crap, the Supreme Court is taking on same-sex marriage/DOMA. Utterly terrified. This is either really good or really bad. #loveisloveBeecharmerfromOhioThe Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in March with a decision by late June, according to CNN.

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