California Supreme Court Justices Deny Apeal for Stay

On June 4, 2008, the California Supreme Court denied requests to stay its decision legalizing same-sex marriage until after the November election.  Read the News Release from the Judicial Council of California.

This denial has cleared the way for same-sex couples to get married beginning June 17, 2008, when state officials have said counties must start issuing new gender-neutral marriage licenses.

Despite the California Supreme Court’s continual refusal to respect the California voters by refusing to stay its decision, there is still hope for traditional marriage.

Advocates for Faith and Freedom is part of Protectmarriage.com, a coalition of grassroots organizations, churches, and voters who succeeded in putting together a constitutional amendment on the November ballot.

On June 2, 2008, Secretary of State Debra Bowen certified the California Marriage Protection Act.  If approved by a majority of voters, this measure would amend California’s Constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman.