UPDATE: Proposition 8 has been ruled unconstitutional. Proponents of Prop 8 have asked a judge to right away stay the 136-page decision, which calls for the instant voiding of the amendment.
Proposition 8 can be looked at by Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker who’ll make a decision. Supports of prop 8 think have prepared an appeal in case it doesn’t end in their favor. Opponents of Prop 8 will appeal it the other way if need be. Civil rights to the California state spending budget are all a part of the case.
Prop 8 background
Prop 8, or the California Marriage Protection Act, was passed in 2008. Because of the voter-added ballot proposition, marriage in California is legal only when made between a man and a woman. Prop 8 passed making certain the ruling by the California Supreme Court saying gay marriage was legal was overturned. The campaign for Proposition 8 spent $ 39.9 million, while the campaign against Prop 8 spent $ 43.3 million.
Federal challenge with Prop 8
San Francisco was where the federal court challenge to Prop 8 happened. When the court upheld the Strauss v. Horton voter initiative, Perry v. Schwarzenegger was filed. Proponents of Proposition 8 argue that the amendment to the California constitution doesn’t violate equal protection. Those against it feel like equal protection is totally and totally being violated.
Prop 8 decision being appealed
There are already reactions being seen on the Prop 8 decisions. Supporters of Proposition 8 have filed an injunction, asking for a stay on marriage should the ruling be found against them. This would mean same-sex marriages could happen when the case is being reviewed. Opponents say they intend on filing appeals if they lose this court case. The millions of dollars spent on fighting Prop 8 in court are just the beginning, nationally. With a patchwork of same-sex marriage laws around the country, gay marriage is proving to be an economic boon for states that allow these legal unions.
