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Law209 W The Evolution of Same Sex Marriage in the United States Post University LAW209_30: Family Law & Practice 03:21:47 GMT -05:00 The Evolution of Same Sex Marriage in the United States The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was a federal law passed in 1996 that defined marriage as legal between one man and one woman. The law had a significant impact on the rights and benefits of same-sex couples, as it prevented them from accessing federal benefits that were available to opposite-sex couples. This included things like social security benefits, immigration rights, and inheritance rights. The law was widely criticized for its discriminatory nature and for denying same-sex couples the same rights and protections as opposite-sex couples. Prior to the passing of DOMA, same-sex marriage was not legally recognized in any state. However, some states had begun to offer domestic partnerships or civ
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