Complaint 140106

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Nature of the Case and Background to Claims for Relief

Over ten years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States recognized that the federal constitution protects the choice to have an intimate relationship with a same-sex partner “without intervention of the government.” Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558, 578 (2003).

Six months ago, the Supreme Court struck Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act 9DOMA), which barred any federal marital benefits to same-sex couples who were legally married in states that permitted such marriages.  See United States v. Windsor, 133 S.Ct. 2675 (2013).

References:

• Complaint 140106 (PDF) – January 6, 2014