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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
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whats the difference?
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pro-active vs reactive.
I gave examples earlier that I thought reasonably explained the difference.
Stating that you will not enforce provisions of a law (ie nullify provisions of a law) is pro-active. Stating that you will no longer defend a law in federal court, if or when cases arise in the future is reactive.
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From Holder's statement:
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Section 3 of DOMA will continue to remain in effect unless Congress repeals it or there is a final judicial finding that strikes it down, and the President has informed me that the Executive Branch will continue to enforce the law. But while both the wisdom and the legality of Section 3 of DOMA will continue to be the subject of both extensive litigation and public debate, this Administration will no longer assert its constitutionality in court.
Statement of the Attorney General on Litigation Involving the Defense of Marriage Act
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Obama is not nullifying Section 3 of DOMA as Bush did with provisions of the Patriot Act and Detainee Treatment Act.