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For nationwide gay marriage, more battles ahead

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US News & World Report

NEW YORK (AP) — Even as they celebrate a momentous legal victory, supporters of gay marriage already are anticipating a return trip to the Supreme Court in a few years, sensing that no other option but a broader court ruling will legalize same-sex unions in all 50 states.

In the meantime, as one gay-rights leader said, there will be "two Americas" — and a host of legal complications for many gay couples moving between them.

Rulings on gay marriage doesn't affect Fla. ban

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Miami Herald

While gay rights advocates were celebrating two Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriages Wednesday, gay couples still won't be able to marry in Florida.

The Supreme Court struck down a provision of a federal law denying federal benefits to married gay couples. It also left intact a lower court ruling overturning California's gay marriage ban.

South Floridians react to Supreme Court rulings: Justices overturn DOMA, reject Prop 8 appeal

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WPLG/Local ABC

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - South Floridians reacted to the Supreme Court's rulings Wednesday, which overturned the federal Defense of Marriage Act and rejected the appeal of a California marriage ban.

"It's a great decision, but I just think that there's a lot of growth that Florida needs to overcome," said Melanie Alenier.

Supreme Court's Landmark Decision Step in Right Direction, But "Fight for Equality" Continues in Florida, Gay Marriage Supporters Say

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NBC 6 South Florida

Gay marriage supporters in South Florida said the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional is a step in the right direction – and a call to action.

That’s because gay marriage is not recognized in the state of Florida, where voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned same-sex marriages in 2008.

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Submitted by Brittany on June 15, 2013 - 7:03pm

Breaking News On The Supreme Court Decisions Here:

OPINION #1 - DOMA has been struck down. DOMA is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment. 5-4 per Kennedy.

A link to the opinion: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-307_g2bh.pdf

News Links for DOMA case:

1. "Supreme Court Strikes Down Part of Defense of Marriage Act" - ABC NEWS - http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-rules-gay-marriage-cases/s…

2. "Supreme Court DOMA Decision Rules Federal Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional" - HUFFINGTON POST - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/supreme-court-doma-decision_n_…

OPINION #2 - SCOTUS dismisses Proposition 8 case.  (5-4 per Chief Roberts) MARRIAGE EQUALITY TO RETURN TO CALIFORNIA

The petitioners did not have standing to appeal the district court order. The decision of the Ninth Circuit is vacated and remanded.  The Ninth Circuit was without jurisdiciton to consider the appeal. The judgment of the Ninth Circuit is vacated, and the case is remanded with instructions to dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

A link to the opinion: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-144_8ok0.pdf

News Links for Prop 8.

1. "Supreme Court strikes down part of DOMA, dismisses Prop. 8 appeal" - CNN (Blog) - http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2013/06/26/supreme-court/?hpt=hp_t1

2. "Prop. 8: Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in California" - (LA Times) - http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-prop-8-supreme-court-ruling-…

3. "Supreme Court Rules On Prop 8, Lets Gay Marriage Resume In California" - Huffington Post - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/supreme-court-prop-8_n_3434854…

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