The California Supreme Court has ruled 6-1 that Proposition 8 was a valid amendment, rather than revision, to the state constitution. However, in a concession to Proposition 8 opponents, the 18,000 same-sex marriages that occurred last summer will remain "legal.” The web site for the opinion has been so overwhelmed that even thirty minutes after its release, many are still unable to read the opinion. This is certainly a victory for the democratic process here in California. More analysis from FR will follow…
May 26th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Ms. Turney and Flash Report readers:
The 180+ page decision is now available at this link:
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/documents/S168047.DOC
It is good to know the votes of SEVEN MILLION Californians, who
backed Proposition 8, were respected by the Court.
The fact that some of the Justices must face the voters for a new
term next year probably had NOTHING to do with this ruling… ;)