For Immediate Release
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a ruling overturning California’s Proposition 8, which defines marriage in California as the union of a man and a woman. Family Council President Jerry Cox says that the ruling came as no surprise.
Reports Politico: “The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that supporters of Proposition 8 – which outlawed gay marriage – can appeal a federal judge’s ruling that the state’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.” This is good news for the defenders of traditional marriage in California, however, it’s important that we keep an eye on this case. If this case goes to the U.S. Supreme Court, the outcome—whether good or bad—will almost assuredly impact state marriage protections around the country.