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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Apr. 5, 2012

Court conservative blasts colleagues over gay rights decision

In a broad attack on gay rights, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' leading conservative on Tuesday accused his liberal colleagues of undermining traditional marriage.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


In a broad attack on gay rights, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' leading conservative on Tuesday accused his liberal colleagues of undermining traditional marriage.


Circuit Judge Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain assailed a panel decision to strike part of an Arizona law that ended health care benefits for state employees' same-sex partners. Diazv. Brewer, 2010 DJDAR 4314.


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