Nadler Presses for DOMA Repeal

Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) is renewing his call for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act in the wake of two federal court rulings last week that challenged the constitutionality of the law (CQ Politics). Nadler introduced the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA, in the House of Representatives. House Democratic leaders such as Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Barney Frank have resisted taking action on DOMA repeal and have instead urged Democrats to focus on repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell and passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which they consider more likely to achieve passage.