The recent DOMA decision has received as much criticism as it has praise. Recently former White House counsel Alberto Gonzalez voiced a highly publicized dissenting opinion on the interpretation of United States v. Windsor, which posits the position that immigration benefits should not be awarded to same-sex, bi-national couples.
DOMA and Its Effects on U.S. Immigration
United States v. Windsor ruled that DOMA is unconstitutional, allowing many important federal benefits, including immigration benefits. This means that now all married couples will be treated equally and fairly in the administration of U.S. immigration laws.