Prop 8 unconstitutional

Posted by Vivian J. Paige ⋅ Wednesday, August 4, 2010 ⋅ 8 Comments

UPDATE: The judge in the case has granted an immediate stay on the ruling, presumably to allow the case to be appealed. Marc Ambinder has an interesting post on how the facts in this case will affect subsequent rulings.

Here’s the ruling

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A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

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Discussion

8 Responses to “Prop 8 unconstitutional”

Looks like this will be heading for the Supreme Court. Can’t imagine CA won’t appeal this ruling.

Posted by Rediford New | Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 5:38 pm
- I don’t know that CA is a party to the case. Individuals are, but not the state itself.
  
  But yes, the proponents will appeal.
  
  Posted by vjp | Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 6:56 pm
  - Just as well. California’s so broke that they’re laying off fire-fighters in the middle of wild-fire season. The state shouldn’t be wasting money litigating a case like this.
    
    Posted by Silence Dogood | Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 8:18 pm
The thwarting of the “will of the people” by the ruling class is stunning. The judge overturns a referendum in California. Missouri voters reject a key provision of Obamacare by a 71-29% margin. Yet those in positions of power know better than the masses about what’s good for them. No wonder government is held in such low esteem these days.

Posted by lenny | Thursday, August 5, 2010, 7:03 am
Lenny: You are apparently under the illusion that we live in a direct democracy where matters of law and constitutionality are decided by majority vote. This is not the case and never has been.

Posted by steve vaughan | Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:40 am
I’m well aware that we live in a republic. But those in power can only thumb their noses at the folks for so long. Let’s see what the people have to say about all this in November.

Posted by lenny | Friday, August 6, 2010, 4:34 pm
Well, they might have something to say about health care reform. But since no member of the federal judiciary are on the ballot, whatever they say about gay marriage will be confused and incoherent. Which is about par for the course.

Posted by steve vaughan | Friday, August 6, 2010, 5:37 pm