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  2. 2008 California Proposition 8 - Wikipedia

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    Proposition 8, known informally as Prop 8, was a California ballot proposition and a state constitutional amendment intended to ban same-sex marriage; it passed in the November 2008 California state elections and was later overturned in court.

  3. Same-sex marriage in California - Wikipedia

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    The California Supreme Court heard several challenges to Proposition 8 in March 2009, [13] but ultimately upheld the amendment, though the over 18,000 same-sex marriages that were performed before the amendment was passed remained valid. In the wake of Proposition 8's passage, California continued to allow domestic partnerships.

  4. List of California ballot propositions - Wikipedia

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    Constitutional follow-up to Proposition 13 (1978). Proposition 22 (2000) Passed, then declared unconstitutional: A statute banning same-sex marriage. Proposition 52 (2002) Defeated: Allowing voting registration on Election Day. Proposition 71 (2004) Passed: On the use of stem cells in scientific research. Proposition 73 (2005) Defeated

  5. Prop 8 Judge Rules: Gay Marriages Are Equal to Hetero Ones - AOL

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    In a thorough and devastatingly clear opinion, Judge Vaughn Walker dismantles the "case" made by proponents of California's Proposition 8. After summarizing the testimony witness by witness, Judge ...

  6. Legal Briefing: Yes, the Prop. 8 Judge Is Gay -- but Don't ...

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    A daily look at legal news and the business of law: Bias vs. Bias: Judge Walker Is Gay -- and Conservative In the wake of federal Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling that California's Proposition 8 gay ...

  7. List of California ballot propositions: 2020–2029 - Wikipedia

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    Passed Authorizes the issuance of $10 billion in bonds to fund construction and upgrades to public schools and colleges. [22] 3: Passed Repeals 2008 California Proposition 8 and declares in the state constitution that the "right to marry is a fundamental right", effectively allowing same-sex couples to once again marry. [23] 4: Passed

  8. LGBTQ history in California - Wikipedia

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    On November 4, 2008, the Supreme Court ruling was struck down by when Proposition 8 passed in California, resulting in nationwide protests and judicial cases. Proposition 8 added the void text of Proposition 22 that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California" into the California Constitution. On November 5 ...

  9. Californians pass $35.5 billion in state spending, reject ...

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    While opposed by the governor, the measure is reported as passed, with 66.8% of voters supporting the measure. Prop. 36, which allows for felony charges for serial thieves and major drug crimes ...