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Will the U.S. Supreme Court Rule Proposition 8 Unconstitutional?
Law professor Brian Gray argues in this morning’s L.A. Times that California’s Proposition 8 may violate the federal Constitution — and that we could see a ruling to that effect some day, written by one Anthony Kennedy. Is he right? The answer depends on whether you believe ...
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
Top Court in California Will Review Proposition 8
Top Court in California Will Review Proposition 8
nytimes.com — Responding to pleas from those on both sides of the issue, the California Supreme Court said that... it would examine whether a voter-approved ban on same-sex unions was constitutional. > (more) Top Court in California Will Review Proposition 8
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FullosseousFlap's Dental BlogWill the U.S. Supreme Court Rule Proposition 8 Unconstitutional? Law professor Brian Gray argues in this morning’s L.A. Times that California’s Proposition 8 may violate the federal Constitution — and that we could see a ruling to that effect some day, written by one Anthony Kennedy. Is he right? The answer depends on whether you believe Justices Kennedy and O’Connor, on one hand — or Justice Scalia, on the other. If you’re inclined to believe Justice Scalia, then Professor Gray may well be right: the U.S. Supreme Court might one day mandate gay marriage. I’m ...

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