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California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality for Gay & Lesbian Couples!
May 15, 2008 12:17 PM

The California Supreme Court's decision is available here. The California Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional under the California constitution for the state to continue to bar lesbian and gay couples from getting married. The decision was decided by the California courts based on the California constitution. While we believe that the rest of the country will ultimately follow California's lead, this decision is not binding on our courts.

Nonetheless - it is enormously exciting. One more state has recognized that marriage is a fundamental right - a right that ought not be denied based on the gender of the individuals involved.

We'll have more commentary on the details of the decision soon.

Update: ACLU National is posting the details on their website.

Update 2: The ruling should go into effect in 30 days (so, June 14th). Anti groups are asking for a stay until after the November election.

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