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August 4, 2010, although the matter is currently under appeal.
UpdateThe results of the appeal are in. 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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Was California's Proposition 8 wrong?
Yes. That's what the Supreme Court of California basically said when it overturned Proposition 8. Also, 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.
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.
When was California's Proposition 8 written?
Proposition 8 was written in 2008 by Andrew Pugno.
When was proposition 8 overturned?
August 4, 2010, although the matter is currently under appeal.UpdateThe results of the appeal are in. 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.
Is the validity of California's Proposition 8 an issue correctly decided by the US Supreme Court?
The matter is properly decided by the Supreme Court because the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which overturned Proposition 8 as unconstitutional, has refused to review its decision en banc, thereby leaving the United States Supreme Court as the only remaining forum for appeal
Who Wrote California Proposition 8?
Andrew Pugno wrote California Proposition 8 (2008).
When was same-sex marriage overturned in California?
The legalization of same-sex marriage in California was overturned by the passage of Proposition 8 on November 5, 2008. That results of that referendum have since been nullified by the courts, yet there is a temporary stay on the further issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples pending the outcome of an appeal.
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.
Who put California's Proposition 8 on the ballot?
It was the 1,120,801 California residents who signed a petition asking to put Proposition 8 on the ballot that caused it to be placed on the ballot. It was ProtectMarriage.Com that sponsored the initiative, got the petition signed and submitted it to the state.
Is California's Proposition 8 the way to go?
Yes, homosexuals should have rights..but not marriage rights. That is between a man in a woman. As states in the constitution. If you disagree, check your facts.Alternate Viewpoint:No. California's Proposition 8 was an improper attempt to limit the existing lawful rights of minorities and was overturned by the California Supreme Court. 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.
