Reaction to Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Religious leaders objected to the decisions in both cases. Jennifer Kerns was the official spokesperson for Proposition 8 in California. Representative Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) argued that the decisions ignored the needs of children. Then a group including attorneys and the respondents in Hollingsworth v. Perry celebrated the decisions.
The Court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that denied benefits to legally married gay couples. Also, the Supreme Court denied standing to the defenders of Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California.
Same-sex marriage opponents and supporters spoke from the steps outside the U.S. Supreme Court about the rulings just announced. Religious l… read more
Same-sex marriage opponents and supporters spoke from the steps outside the U.S. Supreme Court about the rulings just announced.
Religious leaders objected to the decisions in both cases. Jennifer Kerns was the official spokesperson for Proposition 8 in California. Representative Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) argued that the decisions ignored the needs of children. Then a group including attorneys and the respondents in Hollingsworth v. Perry celebrated the decisions.
The Court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that denied benefits to legally married gay couples. Also, the Supreme Court denied standing to the defenders of Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California. close
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Paul Katami Respondent
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Jennifer Kerns Spokesperson
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Kristin Perry Respondent
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Sandra Stier Respondent
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Jeffrey Zarrillo Respondent
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