California Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Struck Down- May 15, 2008 In a much-anticipated 4-3 ruling issued Thursday, the California Supreme Court struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional Gay couple John Lewis, left, and Stuart Gaffney celebrate outside the California Supreme Court on Thursday. The ruling clears the way for the state to become the second to legalize same-sex marriage.Several gay and lesbian couples -- along with the city of San Francisco and gay rights groups -- had sued, saying they were victims of unlawful...http://www.azfamilylawblog.com/2008/05/articles/family-law-news/california-ban-on-samesex-... |