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Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban considered by California Supreme Court - Los Angeles Times
The court's action, taken during a closed conference, suggested that the court wants to resolve all of the legal issues surrounding Proposition 8, including the fate of existing gay marriages, in a single ruling. It also indicated that at least one of the court's seven members, Justice Carlos R. ...
Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban considered by California Supreme Court - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — Reporting from San Francisco -- The California Supreme Court agreed today to review legal challenges to Prop.... 8, the voter initiative that restored a ban on same-sex marriage, but refused to permit gay weddings to resume pending a ruling. Meeting in ... (more) Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban considered by California ...
California Supreme Court Takes Action on Prop. 8
courtinfo.ca.gov — The California Supreme Court has issued orders in four cases challenging Proposition 8. The latest news is... available on the Supreme Court Web page. (more) California Supreme Court Takes Action on Prop. 8
State Supreme Court to hear challenges to Prop. 8
sfgate.com — At the urging of both sponsors and opponents of Proposition 8, the justices voted 6-1 to grant... review of lawsuits challenging the Nov. 4 initiative, with Justice Joyce Kennard dissenting. However, the court refused, 6-1, to let same-sex marriages ... (more) State Supreme Court to hear challenges to Prop. 8
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Cheers and Jeers: Thursday
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