When Obama repeals DOMA what does that mean for us?

[FreeState]

Repealing it makes it no longer law - but there is no law recognizing marriage equality either - so what happens when its repealed? Do we need to push through a marriage equality bill there or use the courts?

[Lerkfish]

1. my view is that no extra laws need be passed to give equal rights to every citizen.

any abridgement of rights is a violation of the constitution, period.


of course, that's IMHO.

[Zuiderelle]

2. I agree. We simply need a Supreme Court decision on it.

[Lerkfish]

5. it should be a no-brainer.

If they're consenting adults, there is no VALID reason to deny any rights whatsoever.

[foxfeet]

8. Yeah, but not with THIS Supreme Court.

I don't want Scalia et al anywhere near this issue.

[LostinVA]

3. I'm afraid it's probably "If," not "When"

:sigh:

[FreeState]

7. Yeah I share your concern there... but Im still hopeful... we will see... n/t

[terrya]

10. I agree. We can't believe this is absolutely going to happen.

I don't want to get my heart broken by a Democratic President again. If you don't expect it, you won't get disappointed.

[LostinVA]

12. Yup

[TechBear_Seattle]

4. First off, he cannot repeal DOMA unilaterally; that would require an Act of Congress

Second, given his oft-stated personal position on marriage, I am not holding my breath for any change with or without Congress' action.

But putting my well-deserved pessimism aside, a repeal of DOMA would do nothing to change the status quo. Without legislation recognizing same-sex marriage, the repeal or non-repeal of the "Defense" of Marriage Act makes no difference.

[dbackjon]

6. I have no faith that Obama will do anything for Gay Rights

[jonnyblitz]

11. I feel the same. nt

[MNBrewer]

13. Sadly, I agree. At most he'll restore Clinton's executive orders, but I expect nothing big.

[Maven]

9. The repeal of DOMA will mean that lawsuits based on FF&C can be brought

and potentially prevail, i.e., a same-sex couple married in MA or CT could sue in another state to have their marriage recognized there under FF&C.

[beyurslf]

14. Presidents can't repeal laws thankfully.

Can you imagine the laws that Bush would have "repealed" if he had the power. Congress writes the laws. They have to change DOMA.