Same-sex spouses now entitled to immigration benefits

... were Edith Windsor and Thea Spyer, who were married in Ontario, Canada. The marriage was recognized by the state of New York. Upon Spyer's death, Windsor attempted to claim an exemption from estate taxes for surviving spouses. However, as a result ...

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