BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE September 19, 2013 Under this doctrine, it is unconstitutional for the government to meet its valid purpose by means that goes beyond that constitutionally recognized such that, the means used goes so far as to reach both… Read More ›
Supreme Court of the United States
DOMA CRUCIFIED, DEMISE OF THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT
BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE June 27, 2013 On Wednesday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 1996 law denying Federal benefits to same-sex couples is unconstitutional. In a 5 to 4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, joined by… Read More ›