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Candlelight Vigil for Marriage Equality
Eve of Justice supporters - Thank you for your participation
On March 5th, the California Supreme Court will hear oral argument on why Proposition 8 should be repealed. (Read here)
The NIGHT BEFORE (March 4, 2009) this historic moment, we invite supporters of marriage equality, their friends and families, and most especially the 18,000 couples married last year, to join us in a showing of faith and support that love and justice shall prevail.
For more information, please---
Visit the Marriage Equality website: http://www.marriageequality.org/
Visit the Eve of Justice website: http://www.eveofjustice.com/
Look at California city locations (below) to know where official candlelight vigils will be held:
*note: These cities/towns are not in alphabetical order.
San Francisco, CA - Gather at Market and Castro from 5-6pm for pre-march rally, step off at 6pm, arrive at CA Supreme Court (Civic Center) at 6:30pm for short program. [map]
For more information, contact ca-sanfrancisco@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/San+Francisco
Los Angeles, CA - Gather at Olvera Street in Downtown from 5:30-7:30pm for vigil program, ending with a walk to CA Supreme Court (Ronald Reagan Building 300 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013) at 8:00pm for moment of silence. [map]
For more information, contact ca-losangeles@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Los+Angeles
West Hollywood - Gather at Santa Monica and San Vicente at 6 p.m.
San Diego, CA - San Diego will have a community rally with speakers and singing converging on the Hall of Justice at 330 W Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 from 4-6pm . A candle light vigil will then line the streets of Downtown San Diego Starting at 6pm. [map]
For more information, contact ca-sandiego@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/San+Diego
Stockton, CA - Gather at the First Unitarian Church, 2737 Pacific Ave, Stockton at 6pm for a vigil program and moment of silence at 7:30pm. [map]
For more information, contact joaquin@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Stockton+City+Hall
Fresno, CA - Gather outside the Fresno County Clerk's Office at 2221 Kern Street, Fresno, CA 93721 at 6pm for a vigil program, recommitment ceremony, speakers and moment of silence. [map]
For more information, contact ca-fresno@marriageequality.org.
Stockton, CA - Gather at the First Unitarian Church, 2737 Pacific Ave, Stockton at 6pm for a vigil program and moment of silence at 7:30pm. [map]
For more information, contact joaquin@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Stockton+City+Hall
Fresno, CA - Gather outside the Fresno County Clerk's Office at 2221 Kern Street, Fresno, CA 93721 at 6pm for a vigil program, recommitment ceremony, speakers and moment of silence. [map]
For more information, contact ca-fresno@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Fresno
Napa, CA - Gather at 5:30pm at the United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph Street, Napa, CA. [map]
For more information, contact ca-napa@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Napa+County
San Mateo, CA - Gather from 6-7:30pm at the corner of Hillsdale Blvd and El Camino Blvd, San Mateo, CA. [map]
For more information, contact Alan at alan@pmec.info.
JTI City Page: N/A (Make one!)
Palo Alto, CA - Gather from 6-7:30pm at the corner of Embarcadero and El Camino Real in Palo Alto, CA. [map]
For more information, contact larry@pmec.info.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Palo+Alto
Visalia, CA - Gather at 221 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia CA (Courthouse lawn) from 5:30-7:30pm for a vigil program, recommitment ceremony, speakers and moment of silence. [map]
For more information, contact ca-tulare@marriageequality.org.
Napa, CA - Gather at 5:30pm at the United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph Street, Napa, CA. [map]
For more information, contact ca-napa@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Napa+County
San Mateo, CA - Gather from 6-7:30pm at the corner of Hillsdale Blvd and El Camino Blvd, San Mateo, CA. [map]
For more information, contact Alan at alan@pmec.info.
JTI City Page: N/A (Make one!)
Palo Alto, CA - Gather from 6-7:30pm at the corner of Embarcadero and El Camino Real in Palo Alto, CA. [map]
For more information, contact larry@pmec.info.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Palo+Alto
Visalia, CA - Gather at 221 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia CA (Courthouse lawn) from 5:30-7:30pm for a vigil program, recommitment ceremony, speakers and moment of silence. [map]
For more information, contact ca-tulare@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: N/A (Make one!)
Modesto, CA - Gather at 1010 10th Street in downtown Modesto at 7pm to walk to the Court House for a vigil program and moment of silence at 7:30pm. [map]
For more information, contact ca-stanislaus@marriageequality.org.
Modesto, CA - Gather at 1010 10th Street in downtown Modesto at 7pm to walk to the Court House for a vigil program and moment of silence at 7:30pm. [map]
For more information, contact ca-stanislaus@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Modesto
Bakersfield, CA - Gathering in two locations. In Delano, gather at the south end of Cecil Avenue Park on Cecil Avenue from 4-6pm and in Kernville, gather at Circle Park at 5pm.
For more information contact, ca-kern@marriageequality.org
Bakersfield, CA - Gathering in two locations. In Delano, gather at the south end of Cecil Avenue Park on Cecil Avenue from 4-6pm and in Kernville, gather at Circle Park at 5pm.
For more information contact, ca-kern@marriageequality.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Bakersfield
Roseville, CA - Gather at the Roseville Galleria Mall, 1151 Galleria Blvd from 6-7:30pm for a peaceful candlelight vigil. Meet outside the mall entrance between the Cheesecake Factory (next to the JC Penny) and the Nordstroms. [map]
Roseville, CA - Gather at the Roseville Galleria Mall, 1151 Galleria Blvd from 6-7:30pm for a peaceful candlelight vigil. Meet outside the mall entrance between the Cheesecake Factory (next to the JC Penny) and the Nordstroms. [map]
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Roseville
San Luis Obispo, CA - Gather at the San Luis Obispo Downtown Center at 888 Marsh Street at 5:30pm for a vigil program, recommitment ceremony, speakers and moment of silence. [map]
For more information, contact ca-sanluisobispo@marriageequality.org.
San Luis Obispo, CA - Gather at the San Luis Obispo Downtown Center at 888 Marsh Street at 5:30pm for a vigil program, recommitment ceremony, speakers and moment of silence. [map]
For more information, contact ca-sanluisobispo@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/San+Luis+Obispo
San Jose, CA - Gather at the intersection of Winchesterr Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard, at Santanna Row and Valley Fair shopping centers from 6:30 to 8:30pm for a short progam. [map]
For more information, contact info@marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/San+JoseSan Jose, CA - Gather at the intersection of Winchesterr Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard, at Santanna Row and Valley Fair shopping centers from 6:30 to 8:30pm for a short progam. [map]
For more information, contact info@marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org.
Sacramento, CA - Gather at the West Steps of the Capital from 5-6pm for pre-march rally. Step off at 6pm. Arrive at California Supreme Court (914 Capital Mall) at 6:30pm for a short progam. [map]
For more information, contact info@equalityactionnow.com.
Palm Springs, CA - Meet at the Palm Springs Court House from 4pm to 6pm (3255 E Tahquitz Canyon Way)- bring signs and candles. [map]
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Palm+Springs
Ukiah, CA - Gathering at Alex Thomas Plaza as 6:00-6:30pm. [map]
For more information, contact ca-mendocino@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: N/A (Make one!)
Sonora, CA - Gather at the Bank of America on Stockton Street at 6pm for candlelight vigil with local ministers hosting prayers and a march to Courthouse Park. [map]
JTI City Page: N/A (Make one!)
Orange County, CA - Gather from 5:30 - 7:00pm at theFairview Community Church, 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. [map]
For more information, contact ca-orange@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Orange+County
Tulsa, Okahoma - Gather at Dennis R Neill Equality Center located at 621 E 4th Street (the corner of Kenosha and 4th), Tulsa, OK. 74120. [map] On March 5th, we will wear white in solidarity.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Tulsa
Riverside, CA - Gather at 7:00pm in front of the Riverside City Hall (3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522) [map]
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Riverside
Ventura, CA - Gather at 6:00pm at Victoria and Telephone - the Government Center. Please bring candles and signs. Sponsored by Equality Ventura County - a project of Ventura County Rainbow Alliance.
For more information, contact Jessica@lgbtventura.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Ventura
Santa Barbara, CA - Gather at 5:30-7pm. Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens, corner of Anapamu and Anacapa Streets [map].
Bring candles and friends!
Pacific Pride Foundation serves the LGBTQ community of Santa Barbara County. Our contact # is 805-963-3636. SAME is the Strategic Alliance for Marriage Equality and is a sub group of volunteers working to overturn Prop 8 on a local and state level. our extension is 121. www.pacificpridefoundation.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Santa+Barbara
Santa Maria, CA - Gather at 5:30-7pm. North-East corner of Main & Broadway [map].
Bring candles and friends!
Pacific Pride Foundation serves the LGBTQ community of Santa Barbara County. Our contact # is 805-963-3636. SAME is the Strategic Alliance for Marriage Equality and is a sub group of volunteers working to overturn Prop 8 on a local and state level. our extension is 121. www.pacificpridefoundation.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Santa+Maria
Mariposa, CA - Bring a sign saying "Don't Divorce" - Us, My Friends, My Moms, My Dads, or whatever is relevant; also bring flashlights or candles in case it gets dark before we're done. We'll meet at the corner of highway 140 and 49 N (the corner with the Visitor's Center) [map].
Come rally with us to support No on 8! In the spirit of the Courage Campaign's "Don't Divorce..." video campaign (http://www.couragecampaign.org/page/s/divorce ) - We are holding a "Don't Divorce..." rally in Mariposa, on Thursday, March 5th, from 5 pm to 6 pm (or so). (Note: Most communities are gathering on the 4th, but there is a scheduling conflict with the Peace Vigil in Mariposa, so we are meeting on the 5th)
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Mariposa
Tucson, Arizona - Marriage Equality AZ in cooperation with Rainbow Foot Soldiers will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil on March 4th in Tucson from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. We will gather at United Church of Christ of the Painted Hills, 3295 W. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ [map].
For more information contact tucson@marriageequality.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Tucson
Phoenix, Arizona - Marriage Equality AZ will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil on March 4th in Phoenix from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. We will gather at Camelback and Central in Phoenix, AZ [map].
For more information contact arizona@marriageequality.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Phoenix
Long Beach, CA - Rally- In front of Long Beach City Hall [map] , 6pm-9pm. No politics, just life! Tell your story. Open mic on marriage and what it means to you! Come repeat your vows and learn about all the benefits married couples get that should be your right too. Also, Special performances by Sirena Serpentina and others.
Candlelight Vigil - At the First Congregational Church 3rd/Cedar [map] 9pm-9am. Join the LGBT community the morning the California Supreme Court begins to hear oral arguments about invalidating Prop H8! Counter act traditional homophobic all-night vigils of the "Yes on 8" supporters. Let our faces be front and center in the morning news and the minds of the California Supreme Court justices. Come out to show your support for LGBTQ rights! Free parking at meters, 9pm-9am everyday.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Long+Beach
Tuolumne, CA - Meet 6:00 pm at B of A on Stockton Street and march to Courthouse Park for a Candlelight vigil with local ministers hosting prayers.
JTI City Page: N/A (Make one!)
Ojai, CA - Meet at "the Y", Von's shopping Center, at 6 pm for Candlelight Vigil. Being candles and signs! Make new signs! Being Friends and Family!
Chico, CA - Come to Chico's Downtown Plaza on Wednesday evening at 6:00pm for a candle light vigil and peaceful demonstration to overturn prop 8.
Please bring signs, candles, friends and family to share in this special evening.
If you have any questions plead email Rob at Butte@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Chico
Thousands Oak, CA - Join us for a candlelight vigil on corner of Lynn and Hillcrest at 6 to 7pm. [map]
VIGIL SPONSORS INCLUDE: Equality California, Human Rights Campaign, Join the Impact, Courage Campaign, The Task Force, GLAAD, California Faith for Equality, Progressive Jewish Alliance, Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry, Glide Memorial Methodist Church, Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco, Jewish Community Relations Council, Chinese for Affirmative Action, API Equality, Gay-Straight Alliance Network, COLAGE, and San Francisco Gay Wedding Video
Donate for the Supreme Court Jumbotron
On the morning of March 5th, the California Supreme Court will hold a hearing to determine whether Proposition 8, which eliminated the fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry, should be overturned.
Thousands of students from Southern California are bussing in to see history made - there is practically no public seating in the court or overflow room. Help us ensure that the community can come together and watch our advocates make our case!
Marriage Equality USA is seeking donations so we can provide a jumbotron and speaker system that will allow thousands and thousands of supporters to witness this historic hearing just outside the steps of the California Supreme Court.
We also believe this March 5th event will not only provide a great opportunity for visibility, but significant public education to illustrate why Prop 8 should be overturned.
Help us make this dream a reality. All donations are tax deductible. [donate]
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT:
CA Supreme Court Hearing Date and Candlelight Vigil
CA Supreme Court Hearing on Prop 8
Comments from JTI Members:
Goombah - Thanks my friend for the reminder. I will be there!
Santa Barbara, CA - Gather at 5:30-7pm. Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens, corner of Anapamu and Anacapa Streets [map].
Bring candles and friends!
Pacific Pride Foundation serves the LGBTQ community of Santa Barbara County. Our contact # is 805-963-3636. SAME is the Strategic Alliance for Marriage Equality and is a sub group of volunteers working to overturn Prop 8 on a local and state level. our extension is 121. www.pacificpridefoundation.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Santa+Barbara
Santa Maria, CA - Gather at 5:30-7pm. North-East corner of Main & Broadway [map].
Bring candles and friends!
Pacific Pride Foundation serves the LGBTQ community of Santa Barbara County. Our contact # is 805-963-3636. SAME is the Strategic Alliance for Marriage Equality and is a sub group of volunteers working to overturn Prop 8 on a local and state level. our extension is 121. www.pacificpridefoundation.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Santa+Maria
Mariposa, CA - Bring a sign saying "Don't Divorce" - Us, My Friends, My Moms, My Dads, or whatever is relevant; also bring flashlights or candles in case it gets dark before we're done. We'll meet at the corner of highway 140 and 49 N (the corner with the Visitor's Center) [map].
Come rally with us to support No on 8! In the spirit of the Courage Campaign's "Don't Divorce..." video campaign (http://www.couragecampaign.org/page/s/divorce ) - We are holding a "Don't Divorce..." rally in Mariposa, on Thursday, March 5th, from 5 pm to 6 pm (or so). (Note: Most communities are gathering on the 4th, but there is a scheduling conflict with the Peace Vigil in Mariposa, so we are meeting on the 5th)
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Mariposa
Tucson, Arizona - Marriage Equality AZ in cooperation with Rainbow Foot Soldiers will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil on March 4th in Tucson from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. We will gather at United Church of Christ of the Painted Hills, 3295 W. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ [map].
For more information contact tucson@marriageequality.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Tucson
Phoenix, Arizona - Marriage Equality AZ will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil on March 4th in Phoenix from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. We will gather at Camelback and Central in Phoenix, AZ [map].
For more information contact arizona@marriageequality.org
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Phoenix
Long Beach, CA - Rally- In front of Long Beach City Hall [map] , 6pm-9pm. No politics, just life! Tell your story. Open mic on marriage and what it means to you! Come repeat your vows and learn about all the benefits married couples get that should be your right too. Also, Special performances by Sirena Serpentina and others.
Candlelight Vigil - At the First Congregational Church 3rd/Cedar [map] 9pm-9am. Join the LGBT community the morning the California Supreme Court begins to hear oral arguments about invalidating Prop H8! Counter act traditional homophobic all-night vigils of the "Yes on 8" supporters. Let our faces be front and center in the morning news and the minds of the California Supreme Court justices. Come out to show your support for LGBTQ rights! Free parking at meters, 9pm-9am everyday.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Long+Beach
Tuolumne, CA - Meet 6:00 pm at B of A on Stockton Street and march to Courthouse Park for a Candlelight vigil with local ministers hosting prayers.
JTI City Page: N/A (Make one!)
Ojai, CA - Meet at "the Y", Von's shopping Center, at 6 pm for Candlelight Vigil. Being candles and signs! Make new signs! Being Friends and Family!
Chico, CA - Come to Chico's Downtown Plaza on Wednesday evening at 6:00pm for a candle light vigil and peaceful demonstration to overturn prop 8.
Please bring signs, candles, friends and family to share in this special evening.
If you have any questions plead email Rob at Butte@marriageequality.org.
JTI City Page: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Chico
Thousands Oak, CA - Join us for a candlelight vigil on corner of Lynn and Hillcrest at 6 to 7pm. [map]
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VIGIL SPONSORS INCLUDE: Equality California, Human Rights Campaign, Join the Impact, Courage Campaign, The Task Force, GLAAD, California Faith for Equality, Progressive Jewish Alliance, Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry, Glide Memorial Methodist Church, Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco, Jewish Community Relations Council, Chinese for Affirmative Action, API Equality, Gay-Straight Alliance Network, COLAGE, and San Francisco Gay Wedding Video
Donate for the Supreme Court Jumbotron
On the morning of March 5th, the California Supreme Court will hold a hearing to determine whether Proposition 8, which eliminated the fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry, should be overturned.
Thousands of students from Southern California are bussing in to see history made - there is practically no public seating in the court or overflow room. Help us ensure that the community can come together and watch our advocates make our case!
Marriage Equality USA is seeking donations so we can provide a jumbotron and speaker system that will allow thousands and thousands of supporters to witness this historic hearing just outside the steps of the California Supreme Court.
We also believe this March 5th event will not only provide a great opportunity for visibility, but significant public education to illustrate why Prop 8 should be overturned.
Help us make this dream a reality. All donations are tax deductible. [donate]
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT:
CA Supreme Court Hearing Date and Candlelight Vigil
Date: Mar 4, 2009 19:30:00
Details: The California Supreme Court will hear the Prop 8 case on Thursday, March 5th, 2009. Across California and the nation, the evening before, there will be re-commitment ceremonies and candlelight vigils co-sponsored with all of our coalition partners. More information will be posted on the Marriage Equality USA website. If you are interested in viewing the California Supreme Court hearing which will run from 9am-12pm, a list of cable companies that carry will show the California Supreme Court hearing on Prop 8 can be found at http://www.calchannel.com/channel/schedule/. Oral arguments also will be broadcast in an overflow viewing auditorium in the Milton Marks Conference Center, Hiram J. Smith State Office Building, Lower Level, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. (map)
Address:455 Golden Gate Avenue
City:San Francisco
State:CA
City:San Francisco
State:CA
CA Supreme Court Hearing on Prop 8
Date: Mar 5, 2009 09:00:00
Details: California Supreme court to hear Prop. 8 case March 5
Bob Egelko, SF Chronicle Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The state Supreme Court will hear arguments March 5 on the validity of Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage that California voters approved in November.
The court said today that it would hold a three-hour hearing, from 9 a.m. to noon, at its chambers in San Francisco. The proceedings will also be televised statewide on the California Channel, the court said. A ruling is due within 90 days of the hearing.
Prop. 8, approved by 52 percent of the voters on Nov. 4, amended the state Constitution to declare that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California". It overturned the court's May 15 ruling that recognized a constitutional right for gays and lesbians to marry.
The court will hear lawsuits by same-sex couples and a group of local governments, led by the city of San Francisco, challenging Prop. 8. The plaintiffs argue that a measure eliminating fundamental rights from a historically persecuted minority amounts to a revision of the Constitution and exceeds the power of initiatives.
A revision can be placed on the ballot only by a two-thirds legislative vote or by delegates to a state constitutional convention. The court has upheld such challenges to initiatives only twice in its history, in 1948 and 1990.
Opponents of Prop. 8 also argue that it violates the constitutional separation of powers by stripping the judiciary of its ability to protect a minority group. Attorney General Jerry Brown has sided with opponents of the measure and argues that it is invalid for another reason: that it abolishes "inalienable rights," guaranteed by the state Constitution, without a compelling justification.
The court has also asked the opposing sides to present arguments on whether 18,000 same-sex marriages performed in California before Nov. 4 remain valid if Prop. 8 is upheld.
The initiative is being defended by its sponsors, a group called "Protect Marriage". The group's lead attorney is Kenneth Starr, the former prosecutor in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.
Bob Egelko, SF Chronicle Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The state Supreme Court will hear arguments March 5 on the validity of Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage that California voters approved in November.
The court said today that it would hold a three-hour hearing, from 9 a.m. to noon, at its chambers in San Francisco. The proceedings will also be televised statewide on the California Channel, the court said. A ruling is due within 90 days of the hearing.
Prop. 8, approved by 52 percent of the voters on Nov. 4, amended the state Constitution to declare that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California". It overturned the court's May 15 ruling that recognized a constitutional right for gays and lesbians to marry.
The court will hear lawsuits by same-sex couples and a group of local governments, led by the city of San Francisco, challenging Prop. 8. The plaintiffs argue that a measure eliminating fundamental rights from a historically persecuted minority amounts to a revision of the Constitution and exceeds the power of initiatives.
A revision can be placed on the ballot only by a two-thirds legislative vote or by delegates to a state constitutional convention. The court has upheld such challenges to initiatives only twice in its history, in 1948 and 1990.
Opponents of Prop. 8 also argue that it violates the constitutional separation of powers by stripping the judiciary of its ability to protect a minority group. Attorney General Jerry Brown has sided with opponents of the measure and argues that it is invalid for another reason: that it abolishes "inalienable rights," guaranteed by the state Constitution, without a compelling justification.
The court has also asked the opposing sides to present arguments on whether 18,000 same-sex marriages performed in California before Nov. 4 remain valid if Prop. 8 is upheld.
The initiative is being defended by its sponsors, a group called "Protect Marriage". The group's lead attorney is Kenneth Starr, the former prosecutor in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.
Address:CA Supreme Court
City:San Francisco
State:CA
City:San Francisco
State:CA
Comments from JTI Members:
Goombah - Thanks my friend for the reminder. I will be there!
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