NEW : Suit addresses section of law that prevents Social Security disbursement . NEW : Plaintiffs include surviving spouse of former U.S. congressman . Group says federal government denies same-sex couples benefits , protections . TL;DR The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of Section 3 of DOMA.
NEW : Suit addresses section of law that prevents Social Security disbursement . NEW : Plaintiffs include surviving spouse of former U.S. congressman . Group says federal government denies same-sex couples benefits , protections . Defense of Marriage Act bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages .