California Supreme Court
Nov. 19, 2011
Ruling granting standing in Prop. 8 case bolsters state's initiative process
A unanimous state Supreme Court held Thursday that the backers of Proposition 8 have the right to defend the same-sex marriage ban in federal court after government officials refused to do so.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A unanimous state Supreme Court held Thursday that the backers of Proposition 8 have the right to defend the same-sex marriage ban in federal court after government officials refused to do so.
The firm ruling authored by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye indicates that, under her leadership, the court will continue to vigorously protect the power of California's controversial ballot initiative syst...
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