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The U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement Friday that it will hear AFER’s case challenging Proposition 8 and the ACLU’s case challenging the so-called Defense of Marriage Act generated significant attention in the media and online. Here are a few highlights.
Media Highlights
- Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Two Cases on Gay Marriage
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would enter the national debate over same-sex marriage, agreeing to hear a pair of cases challenging state and federal laws that define marriage to include only unions of a man and a woman. Full Article >
- Slate: The Civil Rights Case of Our Generation
It’s going to be one blockbuster of a history-making year at the Supreme Court. Read More >
- Supreme Court to hear same-sex marriage cases
“There is nothing more important,”said Kris Perry, “than a state ridding itself of discriminatory laws that hurt its citizens every day.” Full Article >
- Editorial: Supreme Court decision on gay marriage
David Boies, the lead lawyer on the team seeking to strike down the gay marriage ban, explained the predicament faced by his opponents: “They didn’t fail because they’re bad lawyers; they failed because there isn’t any evidence to support the argument they’re advocating.” Full Editorial >
- Same-Sex Issue Pushes Justices Into Overdrive
“We are now literally within months,” David Boies said Friday, “of getting a final resolution of this case that began three and a half years ago.” Full article >
- Gay couples in California excited by court’s action
“As much as Sandy and I want to be married, we want everyone … in the United States to able to be married,” Kris Perry said. Full article >
- Court’s decision on Prop. 8 could affect gay marriage laws across nation
Though the decision delayed a resolution in California, the nation’s highest court could now issue a ruling that affects gay marriage across the nation. Full article >
- Buzz Feed: Advocates Look For Gay Equality By Independence Day
“Today’s announcement gives hope that we will see a landmark Supreme Court ruling for marriage this term,” said AFER Co-Founder Chad Griffin. Full Article >
- Editorial: Next Civil Rights Landmark
The Supreme Court has set the stage for the defining civil rights decision of this era — agreeing to hear two cases challenging laws that define marriage to exclude couples of the same sex. To us, and a growing number of Americans, the right course seems clear: that the justices continue the march toward real equality. Read More>
- Prop. 8 lawyers seek broad ruling at Supreme Court
Ted Olson and David Boies, two nationally prominent attorneys who launched the legal attack on Proposition 8, served notice that they would seek a broad ruling national in scope at a time when public opinion has turned in favor of gay marriage rights.
Public Reaction
- Feinstein Twitter
Good news: the Supreme Court will hear two important same-sex marriage cases: #DOMA and #Prop8 1.usa.gov/TPwyaV
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 7, 2012- Jeanne Shaheen Twitter
#SCOTUS says they will soon consider 2 cases on same sex marriage. Hopeful that these cases will pave the way for marriage equality for all
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) December 7, 2012- Kirsten Gillibrand Twitter
V plsd #SCOTUS will review constitutionality of #DOMA & #Prop8! Congress must still act & pass Respect For Marriage Act repealdoma.com
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) December 7, 2012- Pelosi Twitter
I’m confident Supreme Court will discard DOMA and Prop 8 into the dustbin of history. Let’s get this over with and on to the future!
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) December 7, 2012- Steny Hoyer
I am confident the Supreme Court will rule discrimination has no place in this nation.#DOMA #Prop8 #equality 1.usa.gov/TI4kys
— Steny Hoyer (@WhipHoyer) December 7, 2012- Congressman Nadler Twitter
The road to justice and equality just got much shorter!My consituent, Edie #Windsor #DOMA case will be argued before #SCOTUS!Thrilled!
— Congressman Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) December 7, 2012- Newsom Twitter
Supreme Court here we come. SCOTUS to hear #Prop8 case. Love will triumph over fear!
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) December 7, 2012- Kamala Harris
Today’s #Prop8 decision by #SCOTUS takes us one step closer to equal protection under the law for all people bit.ly/YKIhyC
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 7, 2012- Speaker John A. Perez
The #Prop8 challenge presented a compelling argument that it is unconstitutional.I'm confident #SCOTUS will ultimately rule in our favor.
— Speaker John A Pérez (@SpeakerPerez) December 7, 2012- Mayor Villaraigosa
“I’m confident that #SCOTUS will affirm #MarriageEquality & right the damage of #Prop8” AV. Full Statement --> on.fb.me/VtdYEK
— LA Mayor's Office (@LAMayorsOffice) December 7, 2012- SF Mayor Lee Twitter
Together, we took the fight for civil rights to nation's highest court. I'm hopeful CA will join list of states embracing marriage equality.
— Edwin Lee (@mayoredlee) December 7, 2012- Speaker Quinn
Pleased that #SCOTUS has agreed to hear the challenge to #Prop8. This is an imp step towards ensuring equality for all!
— Christine C. Quinn (@ChrisCQuinn) December 7, 2012- DLB Twitter
GRANTED!! The U.S. Supreme Court WILL hear our case for full Marriage Equality!! Thank you to everyone who's... fb.me/1MWe7jKCG
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) December 7, 2012- Justin Mikita
We've won at District Court, we've won at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals & we WILL win at #SCOTUS. #Prop8 #Equality4All
— Justin Mikita (@JustinMikita) December 7, 2012- Rory O’Malley
Looks like @8theplay is getting a sequel! 8 goes to #SCOTUS! Congrats to @afer! Equality couldn't be in better hands. #prop8
— Rory O'Malley (@RoryOMalley) December 7, 2012- Jason Wells
Burbank couple/ #Prop.8 plaintiffs on #SCOTUS review: “We’re excited, we’re anxious, we’re cautiously optimistic" bit.ly/UKIUnR
— Jason Wells (@JasonBretWells) December 7, 2012- Russel Simmons
Watching Cnn about The Republican Olsen and Democrat David Boies working together on Gay rights.Whole story is inspiring
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 9, 2012
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