Colson Statement on Justice Dept. No Longer Defending Lawsuits Challenging Defense of Marriage Act

"...this decision by the Department of Justice signals the end of the rule of law," said BreakPoint and Prison Fellowship Founder Chuck Colson

LANSDOWNE, Va., Feb. 23, 2011—BreakPoint and Prison Fellowship Founder Chuck Colson issued the following statement regarding the announcement by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder that his office will no longer defend lawsuits challenging Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defines marriage as only between a man and a woman:

"The president of the United States is sworn to uphold the U.S. Constitution.  From my perspective, this decision by the Department of Justice signals the end of the rule of law."

About BreakPoint
Founded by Chuck Colson, BreakPoint is a nonprofit organization that educates Christians on how to apply their faith to all areas of life.  For more information, visit BreakPoint.org and ColsonCenter.org.

About Prison Fellowship
Founded in 1976 by Chuck Colson, Prison Fellowship is the world’s largest outreach to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families.  For more information, visit PrisonFellowship.org.