On Wednesday August 4, 2020 Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco struck down California’s ban on same sex marriage in a 136 page opinioon, ruling that voter approved Proposition 8 violates the constitutional right of equal protection. Proposition 8 defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
This high profile case, Kristin Perry et. al. v. Arnold Schwarzenegger Case3:09-cv-02292-VRW, is being watched closely by both supporters and opponents of same sex marriage, as many believe it will make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court where it could result in a landmark decision.
Below are links to a discussion of this decision in the August 15 New York Times and to the decision as decided on Wednesday.
Article by James Wilson and Mary McKay in August 15 New York Times.
Kristin Perry et. al. v. Arnold Schwarzenegger Case3:09-cv-02292-VRW