Define: Doma

DOMA stands for the Defense of Marriage Act, which was a federal law in the United States that defined marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman.

No, the Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that Section 3 of DOMA, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman for federal purposes, was unconstitutional.

Yes, states can still have their own laws regarding marriage, including who can get married and what rights and benefits are afforded to married couples.

The Supreme Court ruling on DOMA paved the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide, as it struck down the federal definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.

Yes, following the Supreme Court ruling on DOMA, same-sex couples are now entitled to receive the same federal benefits and protections as opposite-sex couples.

It depends on the state and local laws, but in many places, businesses are not allowed to discriminate against customers based on their sexual orientation.

In some cases, religious organisations may be exempt from performing same-sex marriages based on their beliefs, but this varies by state and local laws.

Yes, same-sex couples have the same rights to adopt children as opposite-sex couples, and many states have laws prohibiting discrimination in adoption based on sexual orientation.

Yes, same-sex couples have the same rights to divorce as opposite-sex couples, and the legal process for divorce is the same regardless of the gender of the spouses.

While discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal in many places, same-sex couples may still face discrimination in housing and employment, and there are ongoing efforts to address and prevent this type of discrimination.