Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Federal Judge Strikes Down Proposition 8

Today, a federal judge strikes down the California Proposition 8 in his 136 pages ruling because it's unconstitutional.

Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. has no interest in discriminating against gay men and lesbians, and because Proposition 8 prevents California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional.

Wow! A judge can invalidate the law enacted by million California voters. Let see how the higher courts ruling.

CNN: Ruling on Proposition 8 (PDF)