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California Supreme Court

May 16, 2008

High Court Overturns Ban on Gay Marriage in California

The California Supreme Court ruled 4-3 today that it's unconstitutional for the state to exclude gays from marriage.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      The California Supreme Court ruled 4-3 today that it's unconstitutional for the state to exclude gays from marriage.
      Chief Justice Ronald M. George wrote the majority opinion, which struck down the state's definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.
      But Thursday's ruling probably won't be th...

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