June 2013 - Olinger Law

# Archives for June 2013

## DOMA’s Death ♥ and Marriage Equality

June 27, 2013 by Lynn Olinger

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s June 26, 2013 statment about immigration benefits following the Supreme Court’s declaration of DOMA’s unconstitutionality: I applaud today’s Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor holding that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. This discriminatory law denied thousands of legally married same-sex couples many important… Read More »

## Immigration Benefits for Gay Married Couples

June 26, 2013 by Lynn Olinger

DOMA is ruled unconstitutional. The Supreme Court issued its decision this morning. Read it here. Federal law, including benefits, must now apply equally to all legally married couples – whether same sex or opposite sex. Gay married couples may now seek applicable IMMIGRATION BENEFITS.

## 2013 World Refugee Day

June 20, 2013 by Lynn Olinger

World Refugee Day was established by the U.N. to honor the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence. Learn more here.