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Demonstration at the J.C. Nichols fountain in the park at 47th and Main in Kansas City on November 15, 2008.
They cut the baby in half.
May 26 2009 S168047 Strauss v. Horton 5/26/09 SC
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA...
...For the third time in recent years, this court is called upon to address a question under California law relating to marriage and same-sex couples...
...Accordingly, we conclude that each of the state constitutional challenges to Proposition 8 advanced by petitioners and the Attorney General lacks merit. Having been approved by a majority of the voters at the November 4, 2008 election, the initiative measure lawfully amends the California Constitution to include the new provision as article I, section 7.5...
...Finally, we consider whether Proposition 8 affects the validity of the marriages of same-sex couples that were performed prior to the adoption of Proposition 8. Applying well-established legal principles pertinent to the question whether a constitutional provision should be interpreted to apply prospectively or retroactively, we conclude that the new section cannot properly be interpreted to apply retroactively. Accordingly, the marriages of same-sex couples performed prior to the effective date of Proposition 8 remain valid and must continue to be recognized in this state...
Our previous coverage of public demonstrations:
Proposition 8 rally in Kansas City
Proposition 8 rally in Kansas City - more photos
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