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Windsor v. DOMA: Landmark LGBTQ+ Ruling by kyals7476 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

In United States v. Windsor (2013), the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional, as it violated the Equal Protection Clause by not recognizing same-sex marriages for federal purposes. The case involved Edith Windsor, who faced significant federal estate taxes after her same-sex spouse passed away, highlighting the discriminatory nature of DOMA. This landmark decision marked a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights and set the stage for future cases regard

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