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Statement from Rep. Dan Maffei on the Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down the Defense of Marriage Act

Statement

Date: June 26, 2013
Issues: Marriage Judicial Branch Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Representative Dan Maffei (D-NY), made the following statement today on the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act:

"I am very pleased with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. All Americans deserve equal protection under the law. I was proud to sign the amicus brief in support of overturning this discriminatory, unconstitutional law. As Central York's Representative in Congress, I will continue to do everything I can to respect, uphold, and protect the rights of Central New Yorkers and all Americans as guaranteed by our Constitution."


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