Lesbian Denied Social Security Survivor’s Benefits After Partner Of 27 Years Passes Away
It’s past time to fix this archaic policy.
It’s past time to fix this archaic policy.
On the day of Trump’s inauguration, the Texas Supreme Court announced it will now hear a case it previously rejected that seeks to strip spousal benefits from same-sex partners and narrow the scope of federal marriage equality in the state. Experts say the decision might ultimately trickle down to kick off similar legal challenges in other states.
Joins eight other states in offering marriage-like benefits to same-sex couples
Same-sex partners are eligible for several types of federal benefits despite the continued validity of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).