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Statement from NCLR on Petition for Rehearing
(San Francisco, CA, May 23, 2008)—On May 22, anti-gay groups filed a Petition for Rehearing in the California Supreme Court asking the Court to stay its historic ruling on May 15 striking down laws that had prohibited lesbian and gay couples from marrying based on the possibility that voters may enact an anti- marriage amendment to the California Constitution in November. We believe this Petition will be denied and there will be no stay ordered by the Court. However, simply as a matter of...Press Release
Lesbian and Gay Couples Win Freedom to Marry in California
California Supreme Court Issues Historic Ruling (San Francisco, CA, May 15, 2008)—The California Supreme Court ruled today that the state can no longer exclude same-sex couples from civil marriage. In a 4-3 decision, drafted by Chief Justice Ronald George, the court ruled: “In light of the fundamental nature of the substantive rights embodied in the right to marry — and their central importance to an individual’s opportunity to live a happy, meaningful, and satisfying life as a full member of...Press Release
Statement on Mildred Loving’s Death
By Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights (San Francisco, CA, May 5, 2008)—As an American and an attorney representing same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry, I join millions of others around the world in mourning the death of Mrs. Mildred Loving. Mrs. Loving and her husband were indicted and initially convicted for being in an interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia, the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision that finally agreed with the 1948 decision by...Press Release
Same-sex Couples Ask California Supreme Court to Strike Down Marriage Ban
California Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on March 4 (San Francisco, CA, March 4, 2008)—Attorneys for same-sex couples presented arguments to the California Supreme Court today in a historic lawsuit seeking to strike down a state law that bars lesbians and gay men from marriage. “During our 55 years together, we have witnessed enormous changes in California law concerning lesbian and gay people,” said Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, who are petitioners in the case. “At one time, the law...Press Release
Rueda de prensa con los abogados de la ciudad y las parejas demandantes en el pleito de matrimonio de parejas del mismo sexo
(San Francisco, CA, 29 de Febrero de 2008)—Los abogados y parejas demandantes organizarán una rueda de prensa el martes inmediatamente antes de que comiencen los argumentos orales en la Corte Suprema de California. Los participantes hablarán sobre el desafió que la ciudad de San Francisco y parejas del mismo sexo han hecho a la constitucionalidad de las leyes estatales que discriminan a las parejas gays y lesbianas con respeto al matrimonio. Qué: Rueda de prensa antes de la vista en la Corte...Press Release
Lawyers for City, Couples to Hold Pre-Hearing Press Conference on Marriage Cases
(San Francisco, CA, February 29, 2008)—A press conference will be held immediately prior to Tuesday’s oral arguments in the California Supreme Court on challenges by the City and same-sex couples to the constitutionality of state laws that discriminate against same-sex couples in marriage. What: Pre-Hearing Press Conference on Marriage Equality Cases When: Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 a.m. Who: Dennis J. Herrera, San Francisco City Attorney Kate Kendell, Executive Director, National Center for...Press Release
La Corte Suprema de California Oirá Los Argumentos Orales en el Caso de Matrimonio el 4 de Marzo
Parejas y abogados organizarán una rueda de prensa después de la vista (San Francisco, CA, el 29 de Febrero de 2008)—La Corte Suprema de California oirá los argumentos orales en el pleito In re Marriage Cases, que desafía la constitucionalidad de las leyes estatales que discriminan contra las parejas del mismo sexo en cuanto al matrimonio. Qué: Una rueda de prensa después de la vista en los casos de igualdad de matrimonio Cuándo: Vista: El martes 4 de marzo a las 9:00 a.m.; Rueda de prensa a...Press Release
California Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Marriage Case on March 4
Couples, Laywers to hold post-hearing press conference (San Francisco, CA, February 29, 2008)—The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in In re Marriage Cases, which challenges the constitutionality of state laws that discriminate against same-sex couples in marriage. What: Post-Hearing Press Conference on Marriage Equality Cases When: Hearing: Tuesday, March 4 at 9:00 am; Press conference at 12:00 pm immediately following hearing. Who: Therese Stewart, San Francisco Chief Deputy...Press Release