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Connecticut Governor's Mansion Flies Pride Flag For Doma Strikedown

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Connecticut lawmakers applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional and that Prop 8 had no standing in court.

The Pride Flag was raised at the Governor's Mansion Wednesday in honor of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to declare the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.

The Pride Flag was raised at the Governor's Mansion Wednesday in honor of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to declare the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.

Photo Credit: Flickr page of the Office of Governor Dan Malloy

In a statement, Gov. Dannel Malloy said the Supreme Court had reaffirmed our basic constitutional right of equality.

"Having two different sets of laws for people based solely on their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity is wrong, and that’s exactly what the Supreme Court recognized today. Simply put, today’s ruling comes down to equality, and when equality wins, we all win," Malloy said. “My wife Cathy and I proudly join with all of our friends, both gay and straight, to celebrate today’s ruling and it’s recognition of justice for all.”

The decision to reverse DOMA now lets married gay couples receive the tax, health, retirement and other benefits that are available to married people.

“Thousands of Connecticut couples legally married in our state have been waiting for recognition by their government, and I am pleased that their marriages will soon be considered just as valid as my own,” said U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., expressed the same sentiments in a statement. 

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a huge and historic victory for freedom and equality, most especially for marriage equality. Standing on the steps of the Supreme Court today as the decision came down, I was proud and overjoyed to be an American and to represent a state that helped lead the way," Blumenthal said.

State Sen. Bob Duff, a Democrat who represents Darien and Norwalk, said via ‏@senatorduff on Twitter: "Congratulations to all who fight for equality. Today's Supreme Court decisions are very important steps in our nations's journey."

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