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University of Richmond

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

2009

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Til Proposition 8 Do Us Part: The Rise And Fall Of Same-Sex Marriage In California, Addie V. Kies Jan 2009

Til Proposition 8 Do Us Part: The Rise And Fall Of Same-Sex Marriage In California, Addie V. Kies

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

This Note examines the California Supreme Court's decision in In re Marriage Cases, which legalized same-sex marriage in the state. Part II traces the history of same-sex marriage legislation in California, including the impact of Proposition 22. Part III summarizes the procedural background of In re Marriage Cases and analyzes the court's opinion. Part IV discusses Proposition 8's role in reversing In re Marriage Cases and explains the lawsuits pending against it. Part V suggests an alternative compromise to the same-sex marriage debate.