Clock now ticking on DOMA appeals

[WillParkinson]

Clock now ticking on DOMA appeals


It’s been 40 days since U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Tauro ruled—in two cases—that the federal benefits provision in the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.

But the Department of Justice has still not indicated whether it intends to appeal those decisions to the 1st Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

In fact, according to DOJ attorney Scott Simpson, who is leading the case filed by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, the government has not yet decided whether it will appeal.

Simpson declined to discuss the process further and directed a reporter to a media specialist at DOJ, who said only that she has “no updates” on that matter at this time.

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[GodlessBiker]

1. There is no obligation to appeal a decision adverse to you.