United States v. Windsor

United States v. Windsor was a landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2013 that struck down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage as a union only between a man and a woman for federal purposes. The case involved Edith Windsor, who was denied federal benefits after her same-sex spouse passed away. The Court ruled that DOMA's definition of marriage was unconstitutional, affirming that the federal government must recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in states. This decision was significant for LGBTQ+ rights, advancing marriage equality across the United States.