Politics

On the Marriage Equality Ruling

By Speaker Pelosi

I am extremely encouraged by the ruling today, which found that Proposition 8 violated both the due process and equal protection clauses of the U.S. Constitution. Proposition 8 has taken away individual rights and freedoms, and is a stain upon the California Constitution.

We must continue to fight against discriminatory marriage amendments and work toward the day when all American families are treated equally.

Full post as published by The Gavel on August 04, 2010 (boomark / email).