There will, of course, be appeals.
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"Each challenge is independently meritorious, as Proposition 8 both unconstitutionally burdens the exercise of the fundamental right to marry and creates an irrational classification on the basis of sexual orientation."
Federal judge Vaughn Walker has ruled that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional.
Previously.
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The WSJ link is busted. Try this one: http://www.scribd.com/doc/35374462/Prop-8-Ruling-FINAL
posted by Ardiril at 2:29 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by Ardiril at 2:29 PM on August 4, 2010
Look further down the page.
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 2:29 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 2:29 PM on August 4, 2010
FUCK YEAH
posted by NoraReed at 2:30 PM on August 4, 2010 [3 favorites]
posted by NoraReed at 2:30 PM on August 4, 2010 [3 favorites]
CNN is reporting that a stay has been issued, which means no marriages tonight :-(
posted by schmod at 2:30 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by schmod at 2:30 PM on August 4, 2010
Prescriptivist Override Code Golf Alpha 37: Permission granted to use the phrase "Suck it haters" & etc. without chastisement.
posted by boo_radley at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by boo_radley at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010 [2 favorites]
People are already talking about this coming just in time for mid-term elections, which they see as a downside, as this is a potential wedge issue. So, to clarify, in case my politicians get timid, this is a litmus test for me. I want you to clearly and unambiguously state your support for gay marriage, even if it costs you votes, because if you do not, it will cost you my vote, forever. Those of us who support gay marriage are in the majority, and it is time you started pandering to us, rather than the bigots.
posted by Astro Zombie at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010 [7 favorites]
posted by Astro Zombie at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010 [7 favorites]
Hey there's an open thread on this topic...
PSYCHE! HOORAY! Although "boo" on the injunction.
posted by Mister_A at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010
PSYCHE! HOORAY! Although "boo" on the injunction.
posted by Mister_A at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010
This is great news. What happens next?
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 2:31 PM on August 4, 2010
I would be happy to celebrate this ten - twenty times... You could fill the front page with links to this if you wanted ... but then the discussion gets all broken up and hard to follow.
posted by Some1 at 2:32 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by Some1 at 2:32 PM on August 4, 2010
This is great news. What happens next?
THE DOWNFALL OF AMERICA.
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates at 2:32 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
THE DOWNFALL OF AMERICA.
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates at 2:32 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
Just two more courts to go - then it's golden.
posted by Salvor Hardin at 2:36 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by Salvor Hardin at 2:36 PM on August 4, 2010
Do we really need to bifurcate the discussion with two FPPs? It's difficult enough following the lengthy one already in progress.
posted by ericb at 2:37 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by ericb at 2:37 PM on August 4, 2010
WHOA WHOA WHOA
Ted Olsen represented the gay fellers? Is this the SAME Ted Olsen?
posted by grubi at 2:37 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
Ted Olsen represented the gay fellers? Is this the SAME Ted Olsen?
posted by grubi at 2:37 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
And somewhere in the darkness, Scalia cackles.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 2:37 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 2:37 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
This is great news. What happens next?
What happens next is an appeal to the 9th Circuit.
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 2:38 PM on August 4, 2010
What happens next is an appeal to the 9th Circuit.
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 2:38 PM on August 4, 2010
Ted Olsen represented the gay fellers? Is this the SAME Ted Olsen?
Yes.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 2:38 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
Yes.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 2:38 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
Yes, grubi, it is. Him and Boies of all people teamed up on this.
posted by kipmanley at 2:39 PM on August 4, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by kipmanley at 2:39 PM on August 4, 2010 [2 favorites]
So the "but gays are ooky!" defense didn't fly after all, huh?
We'll see what happens when this inevitably winds up at the Supreme Court, but hey, a win is a win.
Also, kudos to Ted Olsen, an otherwise unlikeable right-wing uber-insider, for acting on what seem to be actual principles.
posted by BitterOldPunk at 2:41 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
We'll see what happens when this inevitably winds up at the Supreme Court, but hey, a win is a win.
Also, kudos to Ted Olsen, an otherwise unlikeable right-wing uber-insider, for acting on what seem to be actual principles.
posted by BitterOldPunk at 2:41 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
There already is in-depth discussion, analysis and updates regarding the Prop8 ruling already in progress in this morning's FPP [208 comments and climbing]. I suggest we focus our efforts there.
posted by ericb at 2:41 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by ericb at 2:41 PM on August 4, 2010
Does this mean same sex marriage licenses can immediately be issued in California, or does that have to wait until appeals are exhausted?
posted by Joakim Ziegler at 2:42 PM on August 4, 2010
posted by Joakim Ziegler at 2:42 PM on August 4, 2010
I am doing a happy dance right now! I know that there is a long fight ahead but RIGHT now I love this judge!!!! Voice of reason prevails for a change in this current climate.
*note to self: my dogs do not like my happy dance.*
posted by futz at 2:42 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
*note to self: my dogs do not like my happy dance.*
posted by futz at 2:42 PM on August 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
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