It is unclear whether the proponents of Prop. 8 are able to appeal the historic District Court decision that ruled Prop. 8 unconstitutional.
The hearing will be broadcast on the California Channel, available online at CalChannel.com.
Americans for Equal Rights (AFER) will also be live-tweeting the hearing and responding to followers.
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At issue is a procedural matter that is relatively technical and obscure, but the Court’s ruling will significantly influence the next step our case takes.
There are several potential outcomes of the oral argument:
The California Supreme Court could deal a blow to Proponents’ ability to appeal the trial court’s careful decision finding Proposition 8 unconstitutional.
Alternatively, the Court could rule in such a way that makes it more likely that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will consider the constitutionality of Proposition 8 on the merits.
The Ninth Circuit’s decision could then wind up before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Plaintiffs’ Brief on Standing
www.afer.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2011-04-04-CASC-Plaintiffs-Answering-Brief.pdf
AFER’s Frequently Asked Questions on the Issue of Standing
www.afer.org/our-work/standingfaq/
