DOMA http://kuow.org en Gay Couples See New Hope For Immigration Benefits http://kuow.org/post/gay-couples-see-new-hope-immigration-benefits <p></p><p></p><p>If you want to marry someone from another country, and you’re a US citizen, chances are your spouse could also gain citizenship through marriage. That is, if the marriage is between a man and a woman.&nbsp; This path to citizenship is not available to gay couples because of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Next month, the US Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to this federal law. It’s a case Seattle resident Otts Bolisay is anxious to watch unfold.</p><p> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:42:56 +0000 Liz Jones 8199 at http://kuow.org Gay Couples See New Hope For Immigration Benefits Supreme Court Rulings Could Benefit Same-Sex Couples In Washington http://kuow.org/post/supreme-court-rulings-could-benefit-same-sex-couples-washington <p></p><p>Washington’s law allowing same-sex marriage just took effect this week. And that could be not a moment too soon for same-sex couples hoping to receive marriage-related federal benefits. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:17:27 +0000 Amy Radil 4802 at http://kuow.org Supreme Court Rulings Could Benefit Same-Sex Couples In Washington