Perry v. Schwarzenegger
- Appeal Documents
Documents of interest filed in the Court of Appeals.
(uscourts.gov) - Official Trial Information
Public documents and updates from the Court.
(uscourts.gov) - Plaintiffs' Complaint [pdf]
Text of the May '09 complaint challenging that Prop. 8 violates the U.S. Constitution.
(uscourts.gov) - Defendants' Rebuttal
Text of the trial brief filed by the defendants.
(scribd.com)
Document Archive
- Proposition 8 Supreme Court Filings
Briefs of the lawsuits challenging Prop. 8 filed with the California Supreme Court
(courtinfo.ca.gov) - May 2008 Supreme Court Ruling [pdf]
Text of the decision in which the California Supreme Court ruled that the ban on same-sex marriage violated the state constitution
(ca.gov) - October 2006 Appellate Court Ruling [pdf]
Complete text of the ruling in which the California Court of Appeals said that same-sex marriage was a matter to be decided by voters
(ca.gov) - Gay Marriage Timeline
A history of same-sex marriage laws in the United States
(pewforum.org)
Photo Slideshow
Prop 8 Heads to Court
Supporters and opponents of Proposition 8 gathered outside of San Francisco City Hall to watch as the state Supreme Court considered whether to uphold the voter-approved initiative.
Marriage Map
Gay Marriage - State by State
Learn about legislation and court cases on the books or in the works.
(NPR)
Also From California Report
Examining how California is responding to climate change.
An inside look into the people and politics of state government.
A window into health in California.
Special Coverage: Same-Sex Marriage
Feb 02, 2012
9th Circuit Smack Down: Keep Trial Tapes Secret
The Chief Judge of California's Northern District Court last year ordered video tapes of the Prop. 8 trial released. But a 3-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today disagreed -- and it wasn't close. In a 3-0 … Continue reading
Dec 14, 2011
Clooney Lends Star Power to Prop 8 Play
The West Coast premiere of "8", the stage play written by Academy Award-winner Dustin Lance Black ("Milk"), will star George Clooney. The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), which is funding the legal team fighting Prop. 8, announced that Clooney will perform at … Continue reading
Dec 08, 2011
Ethics of Prop. 8 Judge Weighed in Federal Appeals Court
Judicial ethics and rules of disclosure require judges to reveal whether they have a personal interest in the outcome of a case before them. Supporters of Prop. 8 argue for that reason Judge Vaughn Walker should have disclosed he was … Continue reading
Dec 06, 2011
Prop. 8's Long and Winding Road Continues
It's been exactly a year since a panel of 9th Circuit Court judges heard oral arguments on an appeal of Judge Vaughn Walker's 2010 decision striking down Prop. 8 for violating the U.S. Constitution. No decision has been rendered on that … Continue reading
From KQED Public Radio
This Week in Northern California | Friday, Dec 09, 2011, 7:30 PM
News Panel: The latest on the Occupy movement, the Prop 8 trial, and more
Even as Occupy camps are being torn down, the message of the movement seems to be resonating with policy makers. Gov. Brown, for example, has proposed an initiative for the November ballot to raise taxes on the highest income earners in the state. Also, a poll confirms the income gap has widened in California, as the middle class shrinks to below 50 percent of the population. A panel of judges on the 9th Circuit Court hears oral arguments on two issues related to Prop. 8. First, the release of the trial tapes, and second, whether Judge Vaughn Walker's 2010 decision striking down Prop. 8 constituted a conflict of interest because of his long term, same-sex relationship.
The California Report | Friday, Dec 09, 2011, 8:50 AM
Prop. 8 Arguments Focus on Judge's Impartiality
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether the federal judge who struck down California's ban on same-sex marriage last year should have disclosed his long-term relationship with another man.
The California Report | Friday, Nov 18, 2011, 8:50 AM
Prop. 8 Supporters Can Have Their Day in Court
The state's highest court has ruled that the sponsors of Proposition 8 have the right to defend the measure. The question of same-sex marriage now heads back to federal court.
Perspectives | Monday, Nov 14, 2011, 7:35 AM
Prove It
Clyde Wadsworth hails a judge's ruling against Prop 8 backers' harassment claims.
The California Report | Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011, 8:50 AM
Oral Arguments Begin on Prop 8 Case
The State Supreme Court this morning hears arguments over a question that could ultimately determine whether same sex marriage becomes legal in California. It's a matter of who gets to represent the voters in court.
