Thursday, August 05, 2010

California's Gay Marriage Ban Overturned by Federal Judge

Federal Judge Overturns California's Gay Marriage Ban

After years of legal wrangling, a federal judge rules in a landmark case that California's Proposition 8 — which bans gay marriage in the state— is unconstitutional, but puts stay on ruling while appeal is pursued.

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Landmark: Judge overturns Calif. 'gay marriage' ban

SAN FRANCISCO (BP)--A federal judge Wednesday handed down a landmark decision that could impact religious freedom and lead to the reversal of traditional marriage laws in every state, striking down California's voter-approved constitutional amendment that banned "gay marriage" and ruling it violates the U.S. Constitution's equal protection and due process clauses.

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