Marriage Ban Overturned
5. August 2010 | 00:03Same-Sex Marriage Ban Overturned in California
A federal judge overturned California’s ban on same-sex marriage, or Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment passed by 52 percent of the state’s voters in 2008. (News Source: Bloomberg - 21:37:56)
California gay marriage ban overturned - Wed, 04 Aug 2010 PST
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge overturned California’s same-sex marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if gays have a constitutional right to marry in America. (News Source: The Spokesman-Review - 21:38:56)
Federal Judge Overturned California’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge overturned California’s same-sex marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if gays have a constitutional right to marry in America, according to a person close to the case. Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker made his ruling in a lawsuit filed by two gay couples who claimed the voter … (News Source: KATC 3 Lafayette - 21:40:53)
California Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage overturned
(CNN) - A federal judge in California on Wednesday overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, saying the voter-approved rule violated the constitutional rights of gays and lesbians. The decision, issued by Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco, is an initial step in what will likely be a lengthy legal fight over […] (News Source: CNN Political Ticker - 20:57:47)
Gay Marriage Ban Overturned: Prop. 8 Ruled Unconstitutional
Same-sex marriage - California Proposition 8 - California - United States - Marriage (News Source: ABC News - 18:22:42)
Judge Overturns California Gay Marriage Ban
A federal judge has overturned California’s ban on same-sex marriage. U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker made his ruling in a lawsuit filed by two gay couples who claimed the voter-approved ballot measure, Proposition 8, violated their civil rights. The ruling sets the stage for a battle across America to play out in the U.S. Supreme Court. Melissa Block talks to NPR’s Karen Grigsby Bates. (News Source: NPR - 20:40:41)
Judge overturns California gay marriage ban
A federal judge overturned California’s ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday, the latest twist in a legal saga which could have nationwide implications for the divisive social issue. (News Source: Sydney Morning Herald - 21:17:43)
Sources: Ca. Gay Marriage Ban Overturned
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A person close to the case says a federal judge has overturned California’s same-sex marriage ban in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court. (News Source: KOLO 8 Reno - 21:31:54)
Federal judge overturns gay marriage ban in Calif., says source
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge overturned California’s same-sex marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if gays have a constitutional right to marry in America, according to a person close to the case. Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker made his ruling in a lawsuit filed by two gay couples who claimed the voter-approved … (News Source: NorthWest Cable News - 21:10:11)
Judge Overturns Calif. Gay-Marriage Ban
A federal judge overturned California’s same-sex marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court (News Source: Time Magazine - 21:58:51)
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