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Proposition 8 passed on November 5, 2008. On February 7, 2012, it was struck down as unconstitutional by the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals. It is assumed that the matter will be decided by the United States Supreme Court in 2013.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, the 2008 Proposition 8 in California was passed. It overturned the California Supreme Court decision to allow Gay marriage in the State of California.
On February 7, 2012, however, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th District ruled that California's Proposition 8 violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution by discriminating against a group of people, namely gay men and lesbians.
Yes, but it is being challenged in court.
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∙ 12y agoI personally believe that it was discriminatory and unconstitutional. On February 7, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th District ruled that California's Proposition 8 violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution by discriminating against a group of people, namely gay men and lesbians.
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∙ 8y agoCalifornia's Proposition 8 was struck down as unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court on June 26, 2013.
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When was California's Proposition 8 written?
Proposition 8 was written in 2008 by Andrew Pugno.
Who Wrote California Proposition 8?
Andrew Pugno wrote California Proposition 8 (2008).
Where can one get information on Proposition 8?
Proposition 8 is based out of California. It was passed on November 2008 during state elections. Full details about Proposition 8 can be found at Wikipedia. There one can find detailed information such as how Proposition 8 became to be as well as the many challenges it faced.
Is proposition 8 only for California?
Specifically, the proposition 8 (2008) in California which bans gay marriage applies only to California. Other states have had different proposition 8's which deal with different matters, and California has had different proposition 8's in different years.
How does the Catholic church in California stand on Proposition 8?
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church in California supported Proposition 8.
How many votes were cast against California's Proposition 8?
6,401,482 Californians voted against Proposition 8 (47.76%) in November 2008. A vote against Proposition 8 was a vote in favor of same-sex marriage.
Why is 8 the Mormon proposition rated R?
The MPAA gave "8: The Mormon Proposition" an R rating for language and sexual references.
What is the difference between California's Proposition 8 and Proposition 115?
8 was the gay marriage protection act and 115 was the crimes victims justice report act
What is involved in California proposition 8?
California's Proposition 8 amendment is the restriction of recognizing same-sex marriages. It was voted on and passed in November of 2008. As of 2012, this proposition is still under appeal.
What was the purpose of California's Proposition 8?
Proposition 8 was a ballot proposition that became an amendment in November 2008. This proposition eliminates the rights for same sex marriage. In 2010, a federal judge declared it to be unconstitutional and had it removed.
What are the ratings and certificates for 8 The Mormon Proposition - 2010?
8 The Mormon Proposition - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R (certificate #46138)
Why did California's Proposition 8 not pass?
It did pass.
