What was the main consequence of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v.Windsor in 2013?
A)If a same-sex couple is legally married by their state,they must be treated as married by the federal government.
B)If a same-sex couple is legally married in one state,their marriage must be recognized by all states.
C)If a same-sex couple is legally married by their state,the federal government is not required to recognize the marriage.
D)If a same-sex couple is legally married by a federal judge,their home state is not required to recognize the marriage.

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The main consequence of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor in 2013 was that if a same-sex couple is legally married by their state, they must be treated as married by the federal government. This decision struck down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that defined marriage as between one man and one woman, allowing for federal recognition of same-sex marriages. However, it did not require all states to recognize same-sex marriages.

What Was the Main Consequence of the Supreme Court's Decision