A supporter of gay marriage holds a sign in front of the Supreme Court in Washington March 27, 2013. For the second day running, the Supreme Court convened on
Wednesday to tackle the issue of gay marriage, this time to hear arguments over a U.S. law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples.
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A demonstrator holds a sign outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013.
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A pro-marriage demonstrator holds a sign outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013.
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Diana Iwanski of Clermont, Florida, holds a sign to protest against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
in Washington, March 27, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
A demonstrator holds up a sign outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013.
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A protester dressed as a devil who said his name is "Queen" stands outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013.
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Supporters of gay marriage hold signs as they rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington March 27, 2013.
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Protesters hold signs and flags as they rally against the Defense of Marriage Act in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 27, 2013.
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Supporters of same-sex marriage gather at a rally at the State of California Supreme Court in San Francisco, California March 26, 2013.
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A demonstrator holds a sign outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013.
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