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Thursday, February 3, 2011 (AP)
Calif Supremes to decide on entering Prop 8 fray
(02-03) 05:50 PST San Francisco, CA (AP) --
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakayue says the California Supreme Court will
decide soon, maybe next week, on whether to enter the Proposition 8 gay
marriage fray.
The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals said last month that it cannot decide if the
gay marriage ban is constitutional until the state high court weighs in on
whether proposition sponsors have authority to defend the measure.
A three-judge panel asked the California Supreme Court to decide if ballot
proposition backers can step in to defend voter-approved initiatives in
court when state officials refuse to do so. The panel suggested it would
have to dismiss the case if there's no state high court input.
The Los Angeles Times says Cantil-Sakauye told reporters Wednesday that
the California Supreme Court will soon decide whether to weigh in.
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Information from: Los Angeles Times, www.latimes.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright 2011 AP
1 comment:
Well, we'll see if my California vote has influence in defeating this prop, so anyone who wants to marry, can do so!
Smiles, JCinmeforever
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