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Was California's Proposition 8 saying that same-sex couples can marry?
No. Same-sex couples could already marry in California when Proposition 8 was voted on. Proposition 8 asked if the state constitution of California should be amended to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry.
What were the statistical results of California's Proposition 8?
Yes (eliminate right of same-sex couples to marry): 7,001,084 votes (52.24%). No (do not eliminate right of same-sex couples to marry): 6,401,482 (47.76%).
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of California for the right to marry?
Yes. As a result of just such a lawsuit, the state of California now permits same-sex couples to marry.
Can non-resident same-sex couples marry in California?
You become a resident of California by LIVING in California, this has nothing to do with marriage or legal status- an illegal can be a resident of California
Can a foreigner marry a United States citizen of the same sex in California?
Yes, effective June 28, 2013, same-sex couples may once again marry in California and immigration status/citizenship is not a factor.
Now that the temporary stay on the same-sex marriage ban has been lifted in California when can same-sex couples marry?
The stay on the decision overturning Proposition 8 is still in place pending appeal. Same-sex couples may not marry in California unless the decision is upheld on appeal and the stay is lifted.
Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry in a church?
Yes. A church that permits opposite-sex couples to marry, should also permit same-sex couples to marry.
What is your opinion on California's Proposition 8?
I personally agree with the Justice Walker's decision that it should be overturned and that California should once again permit same-sex couples to marry.
What legal rights were taken away from same-sex couples in California?
In November 2008, the right to legally marry was taken away from same-sex couples in California. The right has since been restored by court ruling, but that decision is currently under appeal.
What instigated California's Proposition 8?
Proposition 8 was created in response to a 2008 decision by the Supreme Court of the State of California which ordered the state to permit same-sex couples to marry.
Why should same-sex couples not marry?
Same-sex couples should commit and marry rather than living in sin.
Who has the power to decided of marriages?
The couples have the power to decide. Who to marry and who not to marry.
