Today, in historic rulings, the United States Supreme Court overturned the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and dismissed a case involving California’s Proposition 8 that in effect overturns a ballot initiative in that state to limit the definition of marriage to heterosexual couples.
Ian James, FreedomOhio co-founder, the campaign to bring the Freedom to Marry and Religious Freedom Amendment to Ohio voters, said, “we are elated that the Supreme Court has repealed DOMA and in effect rejected Proposition 8. These decisions are proof that the tide of acceptance for all couples is turning in this country, and we have taken two more important steps toward true equality.”
“This important moment, however, does not change the reality that Ohio still has a constitutional amendment banning same-gender marriage. Ohio voters can address the civil rights issue of our generation by voting for the Freedom to Marry and Religious Freedom amendment. We are elated and our resolve has been doubled to collect signatures. The journey continues. We will bring marriage equality to Ohio in November, 2014.
