Federal Judge Rules Proposition 8 Unconstitutional

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BREAKING: Federal Judge Rules Proposition 8 Unconstitutional



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By Peter J. Smith

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – U.S. District Chief Justice Vaughn Walker has dealt a blow to defenders of California’s constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman, according to media sources.

Sources both with the Drudge Report and NY Magazine say Walker, who presides over the District Court for the Northern District of California, has declared Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, violating both the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, because it bans same-sex “marriage.”

According to Drudge, Walker wrote in his decision that "Proposition 8 places the force of law behind stigmas against gays and lesbians."

"Stereotypes and misinformation have resulted in social and legal disadvantages for gays and lesbians," he said.

Proposition 8 states, “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”

Walker’s decision enjoins enforcement of Prop. 8. Pro-family advocates, however, have made clear they immediately will seek the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to stay Walker’s ruling, until an appeal can be sorted out.

The 138-page decision will be made available by 5 PM, EST.

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