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DeGette Statement on DOMA Lawsuit

Statement

Date: Oct. 27, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement today in response to the filing of a federal lawsuit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of current and former gay and lesbian service members who had been denied equal military family benefits, and Rep. DeGette signed an amicus brief in support of this and other lawsuits challenging the discriminatory law.

"While the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell was a monumental achievement for those of us who have fought for equality in our armed forces, we cannot forget that gay and lesbian service members are still discriminated against by the unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Americans, especially those who are bravely serving our country abroad, deserve equal treatment under the law regardless of their sexual orientation, and I will be proud to submit an amicus brief in support of this lawsuit."


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