California's Highest Court Redefines Marriage

On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled against Proposition 22 and overturned California’s marriage laws uncovering a right  to “same-sex marriage” under the California Constitution.

As Advocates for Faith and Freedom's Founder and General Counsel, I was the lead attorney in the trial courts back in 2004 when the mayor of San Francisco threw City Hall open to gay couples to get married in a calculated challenge to California law. Four thousand wed before the Supreme Court put a halt to the practice after a month. Two dozen gay couples then sued, along with the city and gay rights organizations. Advocates' remains co-counsel in this current litigation, supporting another legal organization which took the lead in making oral arguments before the California Supreme Court in March, 2008.

Although we are extremely disappointed at the Court’s decision, we knew this landmark case was going to be a lengthy one. Nonetheless, our financial resources are spread incredibly thin because of the number of new cases God has led us to our active case list. And with difficult economic times, our donations have been unexpectedly down for the last several months. So we are asking for your help and partnership. Your one time financial gift - or by adding Advocates to your monthly support list - will help us to be your voice in the courts as this important matter continues to unfold.

The last sentenced has not been written. The final paragraph is not yet complete. Would you please donate today? You can not personally file legal briefs in this case. You can not go into the courtroom and speak to these liberal judges. We are able to do that on your behalf. We are your voice in the courts of America standing up for the Constitution which guarantees our religious freedoms. Please cover our work with your prayers and send us your very best gift of support today.

Thank you.
Robert Tyler, General Counsel

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Advocates has been in the thick of media frenzy surrounding this controversial issue. In addition to being on NBC and KZSW TV, radio interviews have been conducted on KKLA and Radio America. Click on the links below to read additional articles:

Los Angeles Times
New York Times
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