Standing Up: Gay marriage supporters demonstrate in Monterey before the November 2008 election. Nic Coury
Prop. 8 Divorce
Judge overturns California's gay marriage ban.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
In a 136-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker concludes, "Proposition 8 both unconstitutionally burdens the exercise of the fundamental right to marry and creates an irrational classification on the basis of sexual orientation."
Attorneys arguing in favor of Prop. 8 are appealing to the 9th Circuit Court. In the meantime, they've filed a motion to stay Judge Walker's ruling.
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