Here is a sample of clips from oral arguments in the Prop. 8 case inĀ the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 8, 2011.
Prop 8 Lawyer Admits: No Harm to Straight Couples
The Prop 8 proponents’ lead counsel, Charles Cooper, at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 8th, admits that marriage equality wouldn’t harm any heterosexual marriages. That’s why they want to hold LGBT judges to a different standard than straight judges.
Prop 8 Attorney Fulminates About a “Dark Day”
The Prop. 8 proponents’ lead counsel, Charles Cooper, gets worked up during arguments at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 8.
Prop. 8 Attorney Admits Lack of Evidence
Judge Smith at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 8, tries to get a Prop. 8 lawyer to answer a question he really doesn’t want to answer.
Prop 8 “Harassment”: Pure Speculation
Ted Olson at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, explains how a videotape of the Prop 8 trial is just like a transcript, and that the public has a right to have access to both.
Could a Black Judge Hear a Desegregation Case?
AFER attorney David Boies explains why the Proponents, by arguing that Judge Walker’s ruling should be vacated, are creating a double standard that would unfairly oppress all minority judges.
Dec. 8 Oral Arguments, Part 1
Complete footage of the first part of December 8th’s hearing, about the motion to release the trial video.
Dec. 8 Oral Arguments, Part 2
Complete footage of the second part of December 8th’s hearing, about the motion to vacate.
