Today, in response to news that the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal rights to same-sex couples, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell stated:

With each court ruling such as this, our great country moves closer to equitable treatment for all citizens. I applaud the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals for their decision. Like President Obama, who decided this portion of DOMA is simply indefensible over a year ago, this court has taken a stand for justice in America, a stand that says my husband and I, alongside gay couples in all corners of our country, should be treated as full Americans.