Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Rep. Peter DeFazio released the following statement regarding today’s court ruling that overturned Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage.
“Today’s ruling makes me especially proud to be an Oregonian. As one of just 67 Members of Congress to vote against DOMA in 1996, I pointed out at the time that laws restricting marriage equality were unnecessary, discriminatory and possibly unconstitutional. With today’s ruling, Oregon can reaffirm a commitment to ensuring civil rights…
