Traditional Marriage Under Attack

On March 4, 2008, the California Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides of the marriage debate in a case that will have a far-reaching impact not only in this state, but across the nation. The City of San Francisco, the ACLU, and their allies are challenging the constitutionality of California’s marriage laws defining marriage as being between one man and one woman.

The City of San Francisco is challenging Proposition 22, an initiative passed by the voters, stating that only marriage between a man and a woman will be "valid" or "recognized" in California. Along with our allied lawyers, Advocates represents the Proposition 22 Legal Defense and Education Fund.

While it is difficult to predict the outcome, the California Supreme Court should issue a ruling within 90 days.

While the voters defined marriage once with the overwhelmingly passed Proposition 22, the City is now asking the Court to redefine marriage in direct contravention of the voters’ expressed will. Fortunately, California voters might be given an opportunity to defend marriage once again. Even if the Court were to interpret the California Constitution in a new way that requires the redefinition of marriage, an Amendment to the California Constitution would protect marriage from this type of attack. Advocates for Faith and Freedom is part of an effort to put a constitutional amendment on California’s November ballot.

Read more:
http://www.protectmarriage.com/
http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000006715.cfm

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