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Vaughn Walker, the federal judge hearing the case against Proposition 8 in California, has ruled that "Proposition 8 cannot withstand any level of scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause... Excluding same-sex couples from marriage is simply not rationally related to a legitimate state interest.”
Thus, for the moment at least, the ban against gay marriages in California has been set aside, pending further appeals. And I'm certain there will be further appeals. This case is likely to get all the way to the Supreme Court.
But for now, I'll savor the victory.
If you're interested in seeing the entire 130-some page decision, it's here. But here's the judge's summation of the arguments by the proponents of Prop 8:
( For those interested in summary of the judge's opinion of the arguments for Prop 8, CLICK HERE! )
Good on ya, Judge Walker! Let's hope your ruling stands!
Thus, for the moment at least, the ban against gay marriages in California has been set aside, pending further appeals. And I'm certain there will be further appeals. This case is likely to get all the way to the Supreme Court.
But for now, I'll savor the victory.
If you're interested in seeing the entire 130-some page decision, it's here. But here's the judge's summation of the arguments by the proponents of Prop 8:
( For those interested in summary of the judge's opinion of the arguments for Prop 8, CLICK HERE! )
Good on ya, Judge Walker! Let's hope your ruling stands!