California Supreme Court
May 27, 2009
High Court Rejects Challenge to Prop. 8, But Upholds Existing Same-Sex Marriages
The California Supreme Court upheld a state ban on same-sex marriage on Tuesday by a 6-1 vote, but refused to annul the 18,000 gay and lesbian marriages that took place last year.
Daily Journal Staff Writer The California Supreme Court upheld a state ban on same-sex marriage on Tuesday by a 6-1 vote, but refused to annul the 18,000 gay and lesbian marriages that took place last year. In doing so, the court affirmed that voters have wide latitude to amend the state constitution, even when doing so infringes on minority rights. Justice Carlos Moreno dissented, saying the ruling weakens constitutional protections for mi...
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