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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supreme Court takes up California gay marriage case as public opinion swings in favor of it

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend state ban on gay marriage, claim law is unconstitutional

Friday, June 01, 2012  Gay married couples look to Supreme Court to settle battle over Defense of Marriage Act

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Legislation to eliminate the law's language that prohibits gay marriage is pending, but a vote isn't expected.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Attorney General Eric Holder cited recent shifts in legal thought, not public opinion, in explaining the decision.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  The Obama administration announced that it will no longer defend the constitutionality of the federal law banning same-sex marriage.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from opponents of same-sexmarriage who want to overturn the District of Columbia's gay marriage law.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  3 weeks after NH gay marriage law took effect, opponents push repeal, constitutional ban

Monday, August 31, 2009  Gay weddings begin in Vermont as new law allowing same-sex marriages takes effect

Wednesday, June 03, 2009  New Hampshire's governor signs gay marriage law as state becomes 6th to recognize gay marriage