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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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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 did the California Supreme Court strike down Proposition 8?
The Court said that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional because it violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. That decision is currently under review by the US Supreme Court.
When was California's Proposition 8 written?
Proposition 8 was written in 2008 by Andrew Pugno.
What can you do to stop California's Proposition 8?
Not much can be done now by private citizens. The court decision overturning the proposition is now under appeal. A decision is expected in the beginning of 2012.Update: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.
Who Wrote California Proposition 8?
Andrew Pugno wrote California Proposition 8 (2008).
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.
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.
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.
