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California Supreme Court

Mar. 7, 2009

State Justices Question Prop. 8 Challenge

California's Supreme Court justices weighed in on the epic statewide legal battle over gay rights Thursday by indicating they are powerless to overturn Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - California's Supreme Court justices weighed in on the epic statewide legal battle over gay rights Thursday by indicating they are powerless to overturn Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

But the justices showed strong support for upholding the 18,000 unions that took place after the high court overturned a state law last May banning same-sex marriage. Tho...

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