The fate of California’s Proposition 8 lies in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, as oral arguments have just wrapped up. It’s the first of two same-sex marriage cases on the Court’s docket this week.
Proposition 8, approved by California voters in 2008, amended the state’s constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. A federal district court, and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, held Prop 8 was unconstitutional; supporters appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The decision may have a significant impact on same-sex marriage in California and perhaps nationwide. Here are three possible outcomes from the Supreme Court Prop 8 appeal:
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about the validity of the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday. Rulings in these same-sex marriage cases are expected this summer.
Related Resources:
- Supreme court raises doubts on California marriage case (Reuters)
- Supreme Court and Gay Marriage: What’s at Stake? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- 5 Surprising Amicus Briefs in the Same Sex Marriage Cases (FindLaw’s U.S. Supreme Court Blog)
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