May 15, 2008
CA's Gay Marriage Ban Deemed Unconstitutional
A CA judge ruled today that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional, likening it to laws requiring racial segregation in schools and saying that there appears to be "no rational purpose" for denying marriage to gay couples, reports the AP. If upheld on appeal, the decision could clear the path for CA to follow MA in allowing same-sex couples to marry.
UPDATE: Obama campaign statement on California Supreme Court decision: "Barack Obama has always believed that same-sex couples should enjoy equal rights under the law, and he will continue to fight for civil unions as President. He respects the decision of the California Supreme Court, and continues to believe that states should make their own decisions when it comes to the issue of marriage.”
Posted at 02:10 PM
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Hello. Read the news! It was the California SUPREME COURT that issued the decision. THERE IS NO APPEAL. All done. California has marriage.
MCinDC | 05.15.08 04:10 PM
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Ride 'em cowboy!!!
Unlike some of you, who shall remain nameless, I don't even have to move to CA. For the rest of you: "California, here we come!" And, you're most welcome.
Royal King | 05.16.08 08:50 AM
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feeba | 05.19.08 01:32 AM
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Will this allow a US citizen to marry someone from another country?
My BF is from the Ukranine and is only here on a work visa.
Christopher | 05.19.08 05:15 PM
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