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Judge finds California’s marriage law unconstitutional

A Superior Court judge ruled Monday afternoon that California's law limiting marriage to a union between a man and a woman is unconstitutional. You are not currently logged in at San Diego Source. To view the complete article please enter your login information below.

Nebraska Marriage Law Struck Down

A federal judge struck down the Nebraska constitutional amendment that banned same-sex marriage and recognition of any other type of relationship between such couples. The May 12 decision called the amendment overly broad and restrictive of gay’s access to the political process. It will be appealed. In 2000, 70 percent of voters passed what became Section 29 of the Nebraska Constitution. It declared: “Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Nebraska. The uniting of two persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same-sex relationship shall not

Lawsuit Seeks to Block California’s ’Gay Marriage’ Law

A decision could come Thursday in a case involving what critics call "gay marriage by another name." The Campaign for California Families, acting on behalf of California voters, is requesting a preliminary injunction to block a new state law (AB 205), which gives registered domestic partners virtually all the rights of marriage. On Wednesday, a California Superior Court judge heard arguments from attorneys representing California voters; the State of California; and homosexual advocacy groups. "We are asking the judge to block AB 205 from taking effect before next month, when the government will begin spending taxpayer dollars to publicize 'gay marriage

Judge rules against gay couples in N.Y.

A judge has ruled against a group of same-sex couples who challenged the state's anti-gay marriage law after they were denied marriage licenses. The 25 couples sued the city of Ithaca and the state last June, arguing that the law contradicts a 2002 New York statute outlawing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. But State Supreme Court Judge Robert Mulvey rejected that argument Wednesday, saying it is up to the Legislature to change the law, not the courts. "Social perceptions of same-sex civil contracts may change over time," Mulvey wrote in his ruling. "If that day comes, it is within the

Judge rules against gay couples in N.Y.

- A judge has ruled against a group of same-sex couples who challenged the state's anti-gay marriage law after they were denied marriage licenses. The 25 couples sued the city of Ithaca and the state last June, arguing that the law contradicts a 2002 New York statute outlawing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. But State Supreme Court Judge Robert Mulvey rejected that argument Wednesday, saying it is up to the Legislature to change the law, not the courts. "Social perceptions of same-sex civil contracts may change over time," Mulvey wrote in his ruling. "If that day comes, it is within the