SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court put same-sex weddings in California on hold indefinitely Monday while it considers the constitutionality of the state's gay marriage ban.
The decision, issued by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, trumps a lower court judge's order that would have allowed county clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Wednesday.
Lawyers for the two gay couples that challenged the ban said Monday they would not appeal the panel's decision on the stay to the Supreme Court.
In its two-page order granting the stay, the 9th Circuit agreed to expedite its consideration of the Proposition 8 case. The court plans to hear the case during the week of Dec. 6 after moving up deadlines for both sides to file their written arguments by Nov. 1.
"We are very gratified that the 9th Circuit has recognized the importance and the pressing nature of this case by issuing this extremely expedited briefing schedule," said Ted Boutrous, a member of the plaintiffs' legal team.
A different three-judge panel than the one that issued Monday's decision will be assigned to decide the constitutional question. Read more >>
Pacific Pride Foundation and our Strategic Alliance for Marriage Equality (S.A.M.E.) is seeking an LGBTQ Advocacy Coordinator to support outreach to the Spanish speaking, faith-based, heterosexual and LGBTQ communities across Santa Barbara County. This position is a 1-year, 15 hrs/week commitment responsible for administrative support to the S.A.M.E. Committee. Recommended skills include but are not limited to: excellent administrative/organizational skills, effective communication skills, and working knowledge of MS Office (Access, Excel, Word). Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred but not required. A passion for LGBTQ Equality is required.
Send cover letter and resume by July 23rd to: Pacific Pride Foundation, Attn; S.A.M.E., 126 E. Haley St., #A-11, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Levi's Marriage Equality White Knot
Matt Diaz, the Sales Manager for Levis in downtown Santa Barbara (611 State Street) informs us that starting May 16th, Levis will be showing its support to the LGBT population and specifically marriage equality by showcasing White
Knots on its mannequins in store windows and throughout the store. Thank you Levis and Matt Diaz! More info >
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SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court put same-sex weddings in California on hold indefinitely Monday while it considers the constitutionality of the state's gay marriage ban.
