Federal Government Recognizes Same-Sex Couples in 6 More States

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BREAKING: Attorney General Eric Holder announced Saturday that the federal government will now recognize same-sex married couples in six new states: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

This latest development follows the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this month to decline to hear any pending cases regarding same-sex marriage, effectively allowing same-sex couples in these states to qualify for a range of federal benefits, including those administered by the Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs.

As a result of the Attorney General’s announcement, couples married in these six states will now be entitled to the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples, marking a significant step towards achieving full equality for all Americans.

“With each new state where same-sex marriages are legally recognized, our nation moves closer to achieving of full equality for all Americans,” Attorney General Holder said, emphasizing the importance of this development.

The Attorney General’s announcement brings the total number of states where same-sex couples are recognized by the federal government to 32, plus the District of Columbia, with a total of 14 new states added to the list since the Supreme Court’s decision.

Furthermore, the Attorney General also announced that the federal government will now recognize marriages performed in Indiana and Wisconsin this past June, following federal district courts ruling that those states’ bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional.

The Attorney General’s move has sparked hope among same-sex couples who have been fighting for equal rights, and serves as a significant reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in America. As the nation continues to move forward, one thing is clear – the fight for equal rights will not be silenced.

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