Are there any other DOMA challenges in progress in states where same-sex couples are able to legally marry?
No, there are no other DOMA cases that we know of pending in the five marriage equality states or the District of Columbia. The Gill and Commonwealth of Massachusetts cases are well structured, amply lawyered, and now moving forward. These cases are complex and require careful planning, so GLAD believes a proliferation of new, uncoordinated DOMA cases would not be helpful at this time. We would encourage individuals considering cases to contact any of the legal organizations dedicated to eradicating discrimination against gay people, including the ACLU’s National LGBT Project, Lambda Legal, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
