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The Future Of Same-Sex Marriage In California, Elizabeth Hollis
The Future Of Same-Sex Marriage In California, Elizabeth Hollis
Elizabeth Hollis
This article will discuss in detail the issues relating to the rights of same-sex couples wishing to get married in California. First the article examines the history of same-sex marriage in California prior to the most recent Perry v. Brown ruling. The article then focuses on the named plaintiffs in this case, concentrating particularly on their history and how they became involved in the case. Next, the litigation process of Perry v. Brown and the recent decision handed down by Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will be reviewed. Finally, the …