United States v. Windsor

The video discusses the landmark case of United States v. Windsor, where Edith Windsor challenged the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) after being denied a federal estate tax exemption following her spouse's death. The case progressed through various courts, ultimately reaching the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Windsor, declaring Section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional. This decision had significant implications for same-sex marriage rights in the U.S., leading to further legal advancements, including the Obergefell v. Hodges case. Edith Windsor became an icon for gay rights activism.

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