U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jun. 29, 2013
9th Circuit clears way for same-sex marriages in surprise order
Taking many by surprise, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals late Friday afternoon abruptly gave the go-ahead for same-sex marriages.
By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Taking many by surprise, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals late Friday afternoon abruptly gave the go-ahead for same-sex marriages.
The circuit panel in charge of Proposition 8 dissolved "effective immediately" the stay of former Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker's 2010 ruling that Prop. 8 is unconstitutional.
Within minutes of the 3:24 p.m. order, lead plaintiffs Kristin M. Perry and Sandra Stier were heade...
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