Today is a historic day. US District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker has ruled that California's Prop 8, by denying gays and lesbians the same right to marry that heterosexuals enjoy, violates the United States Constitution.
When minority rights are put to a vote, time and time again these rights are denied. Rights are usually given to minorities through actions in courts of law, or legislative bodies. This case was no different, and tonight we celebrate another landmark in civil rights in this country.
Here's the complete ruling:
Thank you to the plaintiffs: Kristin Perry, Sandra Stier, Paul Katami and Jeffrey Zarrillo; the lawyers: Ted Olson and David Boies, and all those in California who have worked so hard for marriage equality in their state. Thank you to all of you, across the sexuality spectrum, who truly believe in justice and equality for all humans. Love is love is love.
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