Press Office
U.S. Department
of Homeland Security
Press Release
June 26, 2013
Contact: DHS Press Office,
(202) 282-8010
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF
HOMELAND SECURITY JANET NAPOLITANO ON THE SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE DEFENSE
OF MARRIAGE ACT
“I applaud today’s Supreme
Court decision in United States v. Windsor holding that the Defense of Marriage
Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. This discriminatory law denied thousands of
legally married same-sex couples many important federal benefits, including
immigration benefits. I am pleased the Court agreed with the Administration’s
position that DOMA’s restrictions violate the Constitution. Working with our
federal partners, including the Department of Justice, we will implement
today's decision so that all married couples will be treated equally and fairly
in the administration of our immigration laws."
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