Ruling on gay marriage in california

About 18, same-sex couples were married in California before the Prop. PPIC does not share, trade, sell, or otherwise disclose personal information. Majority in U. The court's decision said the government may not discriminate against same-sex couples by barring them from civil marriage - a legal institution established and regulated by the government. It appeared same-sex marriage licenses would again be issued in California come late July. Support Ways to Give Our Contributors. The decision was based on the California Constitution, and the California Supreme Court has the final say in cases brought under the California Constitution. Both Kendell and Goldberg pointed out that the court's own justices were under significant political pressure.

Gilroy Dispatch. Additionally, the California state agency that records marriages stated that altered forms, including any marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples, would not be registered. Performed statewide in 22 states and Mexico City , in certain municipalities in two other states, and recognized by all states in such cases. Horton , the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, but allowed the existing same-sex marriages to stand under the grandfather clause principle.