Congresswoman Barbara Lee Stands for Marriage Equality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2013
Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement today as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case of United States v. Windsor, a challenge to the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to California’s Prop. 8:
“There are two separate cases in front of the Supreme Court this week, but at heart, they are the same issue: equal rights. The right to marry is a fundamental issue of justice, and if we truly stand for equality, we must stand for equality for everyone.
“As a Californian and as a Member of Congress, I believe strongly that it is past time for the clear discrimination of Prop. 8 on the state level and DOMA on the federal level to come to an end.
“It is my hope that as we continue this fight for equality on all fronts, the Supreme Court will rule on the right side of history and reaffirm that marriage is a civil right guaranteed under the Constitution. Repealing DOMA and Prop 8 will move our nation one step further in the long march toward ensuring equal protections and rights for all people. And, as a founding member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, I will continue to fight until equal rights are enjoyed by all.”
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Congresswoman Lee is a founding member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. She is proud to stand with the caucus and ensure that every American is treated equally under the law, no matter their race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.