In the case of ___________, the Court ruled that couples who are legally married in states that recognize same-sex marriage must receive the same federal benefits that heterosexual couples receive.

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The case that fits the description given is U.S. v. Windsor. In this case in 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage as between one man and one woman for federal purposes, was unconstitutional. The ruling meant that legally married same-sex couples were entitled to the same federal benefits and protections afforded to heterosexual couples. Option A, B, and D are not relevant to the description of the case given.

In the Case of ___________, the Court Ruled That Couples