Same-Sex Marriage in California Possible
Posted on May 15, 2008
In overturning the state’s marriage ban today, the California Supreme Court has rejected Proposition 22, which previously defined marriage as between a man and a woman. But opponents of same-sex marriage aren’t going down without a fight. They’ve been busy circulating petitions for a constitutional amendment which would nullify the court’s ruling. The California Legislature has twice passed bills allowing same-sex marriage. Both were vetoed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who now promises to uphold the court’s decision.
From the L.A. Times: ‘Today’s ruling by the Republican dominated court affects more than 100,000 same-sex couples in the state, about a quarter of whom have children, according to U.S. census figures. It came after high courts in New York, Washington and New Jersey refused to extend marriage rights to gay couples. Before today, only Massachusetts’ top court has ruled in favor of permitting gays to wed. Paul Drugan, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder, said the county was not immediately granting same-sex marriage licenses, noting that the court’s decision would take effect in 30 days.’
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