Court to rule on Defense of Marriage Act ( DOMA ) . Same-sex couples not able to receive federal perks for married . Jamelle and Karane said they hit it off immediately after they met by chance at a downtown club 's Ladies Night , and felt like they had known each other forever . Debate is over role of federal government in the issue .
Court to rule on Defense of Marriage Act ( DOMA ) . Same-sex couples not able to receive federal perks for married . Debate is over role of federal government in the issue .