The federal DOMA law has yet to be challenged. That is where the Full Faith and Credit clause will be tested again (like it has in the past with interracial marriages etc). This will happen one day - but I think that the national GLBT groups fighting in the courts for Equality are waiting until full marriage is available in more than one state before trying - also they may be waiting to see what the make up of the highest court will be after the next Presidential election. Filing a court case now could end up in being ruled on in 2 or 3 years - you dont want to try a case that may be stacked against you. This and Abortion rights are a main issue every Democrat should be worried about - it's vital we have a Democrat in the office of president next time or Civil Rights as we know them will be over.
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