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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDoes Prop 8 decision delay equality for states with anti-equality amendments?
Today's Prop 8 decision is a wonderful victory for marriage equality supporters everywhere. However, for citizens of the dozens of states with anti-equality amendments, doesn't this decision pretty much eliminate hope of a repeal for at least several years given the narrow scope of the ruling? The Supreme Court probably will not expand the scope to find for a constitutional protection for marriage equality even if it does agree to hear the appeal, which itself is far from a guarantee.
That leaves a huge majority of Americans with at least another 3-5 year wait for a new case to work its way to the USSC. Or is there another case already on its way there? I know there are a couple of MA cases challenging DOMA; but are there any cases challenging these discriminatory amendments and ballot measures? For some of us, the USSC is the only hope as my state is at least 15-20 years away from having any chance of repealing its amendment. A broader 9th Circuit decision might have led to a USSC repeal in 2013 or 2014. As of now, I see nothing on the horizon short of moving.
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)this decision is specific to the removal of marriage equality after a state has granted it.
So, no. It will have no effect on any state other than CA at this time. If the Supreme Court upholds this then I believe it will make it impossible for the right to be removed once granted (but I could easily be wrong).
FreeState
(10,572 posts)Several cities had instituted marriage in Or before they banned it - it's likely it may apply in OR as well.
Evasporque
(2,133 posts)the wording of the original ruling and the 9ths appeal ruling provide more than enough to challenge any state with a constitutional ban.
I am sure in the coming weeks numerous announcements will come forward in other states and districts....
I think everyone was waiting for the outcome on this before proceeding....the findings of fact presented will not be ignored in other challenges by other judges and legal representation.