Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard
to obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the
will of the people.
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