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Calif. Gay-Marriage Ruling Comes Next Week

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(Newser) – The California state Supreme Court will issue its opinion on gay marriage Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reports. The court will rule on three questions, including two challenges to the constitutionality of Proposition 8, which outlawed same-sex nuptials. One challenge comes from gay-rights lawyers who argue that Prop 8 was an illegal revision of the constitution, and not an amendment as it was sold.

The other challenge comes from state Attorney General Jerry Brown, who says the proposition denies homosexuals an inalienable right. The last question is whether the 18,000 same-sex couples who married while it was legal can retain their privileges. During oral arguments in March, all the justices expressed support the continued recognition of those marriages.

The California Supreme Court during oral arguments in March.
The California Supreme Court during oral arguments in March.   (AP Photo)
Comedian Kathy Griffin joined in a demonstration against Proposition 8.
Comedian Kathy Griffin joined in a demonstration against Proposition 8.   (AP Photo)
An opponent of Proposition 8 fights for space with a supporter during a demonstration in San Francisco in March.
An opponent of Proposition 8 fights for space with a supporter during a demonstration in San Francisco in March.   (AP Photo)
California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carlos R. Moreno, who has expressed support for gay rights.
California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carlos R. Moreno, who has expressed support for gay rights.   (AP Photo)
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newsrmandan
May 22, 09 3:16 PM CDT
Oh boy, here we go again. I thought we settled this question like 10,000 yrs ago. If two boys can produce a child let them be married same goes for two girls. No tricky stuff either. Those are my conditions. No exceptions. Good luck. Reply
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ArtfullyViscious
May 22, 09 3:27 PM CDT
Atta boy! There's that closed mindedness that helps propel the world forward!
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Robert_Dada
May 22, 09 8:10 PM CDT
So if a man and a woman meet, fall in love and decide to get married but then find out that one of them is infertile, we should prevent them from marrying?
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Mr.C
May 25, 09 4:41 AM CDT
@ArtfullyViscious please don't confuse closed mindedness with arriving at a conclusion. If someone does or doesn't believe in something they may have examined it from every angle and still have an open ear.
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newsrmandan
May 22, 09 3:35 PM CDT
I suppose homosexuallity is going to give the world the big boost. its needing right now. Reply
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