DOMA Section 3 banning federal recognition of same-sex marriage, ruled unconstitutional on 5th Amendment grounds. 5-4 ruling.
California Prop 8 case dismissed for standing grounds, lower court ruling stands, Prop 8 is unconstitutional. Also a 5-4 ruling.
Bottom line, CA can start limited same-sex marriage where officials believe the lower court ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional is valid. Federally, where states have same-sex marriage, they are entitled to all federal marriage benefits and must be recognized by the US.
Carry on.
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