With the Senate convening hearings Wednesday to examine the Respect for Marriage Act (which would repeal DOMA), The Am Law Daily spoke to Smith and asked him about the changing political landscape relating to same-sex marriage, as well as the continuing legal ramifications of DOMA.

What can we expect from the DOMA hearings? Considering the makeup of the House of Representatives, is it even likely that the Respect for Marriage Act would make it to the President’s desk?

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