California Supreme Court Overturns Same Sex Marriage Ban
Just a couple of hours ago it was announced that the California Supreme Court rejected the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. The court’s ruling, saying the ban was unconstitutional, makes California the second state to offer marriage equality. The first is, of course, Massachusetts.
The ruling cannot be overturned by a federal court because there are no federal laws at issue here. Also, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said “I respect the court’s decision, and as governor I will uphold its ruling.”
The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by several Gay rights groups, the city of San Francisco, and a group of Gay and Lesbian couples.
Sphere: Related Content
Baruch Hashem! And its about time! I personally invite you all to come to California to get married to the person of your choice! Contact me at moretorah at aol dot com and I will personally put you in touch with all the elements you require to support your wedding ceremony and marriage celebration. Mazal Tov!
CONTACT RABBI SARA SHENDELMAN
for your lesbian, gay, Jewish and/or interfaith wedding, celebrations, rituals and spiritual guidance by
PHONE: (510) 644-2956
~~~~~~~~~ or ~~~~~~~~~
EMAIL: moretorah@aol.com
Comment by Rabbi Sara Shendelman — June 11, 2008 @ 10:14 am