Oral arguments are being heard this week in the U.S. Supreme Court regarding two same-sex marriage cases that could result in an entirely new definition of family in the U.S., although most court watchers say the Justices won’t go nearly that far in their rulings.
Tag Archives: Proposition 8
US Supreme Court Schedules 2013 Showdown for Same-Sex Marriage
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Friday that will hear both a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and a suit challenging California’s statewide ban on same-sex marriage.
California’s Gay “Poster Couple” to Divorce
One of the same-sex couples who originally challenged the Proposition 8 ballot initiative in California has filed for divorce.
Court Rules Proposition 8 to be Unconstitutional
In a ruling that surprised no one, a three-judge panel of the liberal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court judge correctly decided that California’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional and allowed his decision to stand.
CA Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Same-Sex Marriage Proponents
In a ruling that delivered a major blow to same-sex marriage proponents in California, the state’s Supreme Court issued a ruling yesterday saying that state officials do not have the right to veto a voter-approved initiative and that the backers of the state’s gay marriage ban have the right to defend the hotly contested ballot initiative in court.
Bishops Publish Letter as Oral Arguments Begin in CA Same-Sex Marriage Case
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
On the same day that California’s gay-marriage ban was back in court, the U.S. bishops, along with a broad coalition of the largest religious communities in the U.S., published an open letter to express their commitment toward the protection of marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
Judge Lifts Ban on Same-Sex Marriage in California
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The federal judge in California who declared a ban on same-sex marriage in the state to be unconstitutional, has decided to allow same-sex marriages to resume on August 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Activist Judge Overturns Proposition 8
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a ruling that few found surprising, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, who is openly homosexual, has ruled that California’s voter-approved constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, popularly known as Proposition 8, is unconstitutional.
Will Proposition 8 be Overturned?
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
After closing arguments in a landmark lawsuit challenging Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that led to a constitutional amendment banning same-sex “marriage” in California, pro-family leaders expect the judge to rule against traditional marriage in the case.
Attempt to Repeal CA Marriage Law Fails
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Attempts by homosexual activist groups to repeal California’s ban on same-sex marriage have failed due to lack of interest.
