Denial of Marriage to Same-Sex Couples is Unconstitutional
U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, released his decision this afternoon in the closely watched case of Perry v. Schwarzenegger. The case tests the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, which was passed in November 2008 and overturned same-sex marriage in California.
According to the decision, Proposition 8 is unconstitutional under both the due-process and equal-protection clauses of the U.S Constitution.
Photo by Alex Sundby under Creative Commons License
Today's decision is a victory in the fight for equal rights for same-sex couples. PFLAG NYC celebrates the recognition that our lesbian and gay loved ones have the same protections of their rights and responsibilities as any other member of society.
PFLAG NYC is joining in supporting a victory rally TONIGHT in NYC, one of hundreds of gatherings that will take place across the country. Come out tonight to show your support for the court's decision. Help us send a message to New York's legislators that the time is NOW for marriage equality in New York!
Proposition 8 Decision Day Rally
TONIGHT - August 4 at 7 p.m.
In front of the New York Supreme Court
60 Centre Street, Manhattan
Subway: Brooklyn Bridge (4/5/6 trains), City Hall (R train),
Chambers St. (A/C trains), Canal St. (J/Z trains)
Read Metro Weekly's summary of the California Prop 8 case and what it means.
Tell you friends outside New York to join in rallies in over 40 other cities. Click here for information.
