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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Representing the 30th District of Texas

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Releases Statement on the United States Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down the Defense of Marriage Act

Jun 26, 2013
Press Release

 

Washington, DC – (Wednesday, June 26, 2013) –  Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled on United States v Perry.  In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional because it violated equal protections and due process principles applicable to the federal government. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in response to the Court’s ruling:

“The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act is a monumental victory for marriage equality in this country.  As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month, the Court’s decision is a timely affirmation of our commitment to preserve equal rights for all Americans. Discrimination in all of its forms is still inequality, and I am proud that the highest court in our land has taken a strong stance in favor of equal rights for all Americans.

I was proud to join with 211 of my House and Senate colleagues to file an amicus brief, urging the Court to uphold the lower court’s ruling in U.S. v. Edith Schlain Windsor that DOMA is unconstitutional. With this landmark decision, same-sex couples will now have access to more than 1,100 federal laws, programs, and benefits that were traditionally afforded only to opposite-sex couples. Today’s decision moves our country forward as we continue to fight for equal rights for all American citizens.  ”

 

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 U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a Ranking member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Kessler Park, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, South Dallas & South Oak Cliff; all of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Ferris, Glenn Heights, South Grand Prairie, Oak Lawn, Ovilla, Uptown/Victory Park and West Dallas.