Proposition 8 is a California voter-approved ballot measure and state constitutional amendment approved in November 2008 that banned same-sex marriage in the state of California. This voter initiative didn’t just prohibit same-sex marriages, it retroactively invalidated all same-sex marriages performed in the state prior to the ballot measure’s passage. The language of Proposition 8 read: “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”<\/p>\n
From the moment it passed, Proposition 8 was challenged in court on the grounds that it violated the constitutional right to due process and equal protection. The case, known as Hollingsworth v. Perry<\/i> reached the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013. The court found that the proponents of Proposition 8 lacked the legal standing to be defending the initiative in court. Consequently, Proposition 8 was declared unconstitutional.<\/p>\nThe Effects and Implications of Proposition 8<\/h2>\n
In the wake of the decision, same-sex marriage returned to California. More widely, the case established an important legal precedent; it set a new standard of review for the courts when determining if a state law violates the constitutional rights of a minority group. While this case focused on same-sex marriage, its implications are far-reaching. No longer can the government deny or restrict the fundamental civil rights of a minority on the basis of their sexual orientation.<\/p>\n
The far-reaching implications of Proposition 8 and Hollingsworth v. Perry<\/i> will continue to shape the fight for civil rights and legal equality in the United States for years to come. This case will act as a reminder to voters everywhere of the power of their voice in shaping the laws of their state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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