CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT AGREES TO HEAR CHALLENGE TO PROP 8

The California Supreme Court agreed today to review legal challenges to Prop. 8, the voter initiative that restored a ban on same-sex marriage, but refused to permit gay weddings to resume pending a ruling.

"This goes far beyond same-sex marriage," Herrera said. "It's about equal protection of the law for all Californians." [SF Gate]

"The profound importance of the issues raised by Proposition 8 warrants that this matter be reviewed and promptly resolved by the California Supreme Court," [AFP]