I sure don’t see a federal issue because this whole case involved California law and the California state constitution amendment process only.
Also, as of today, right now, federal law defines marriage as 1 man and 1 woman. How could a federal judge somehow overturn Prop. 8 since it defines marriage exactly the same way as the federal government does?
Are they looking to overturn federal marriage law with this case? I’m no attorney, but it seems to me there could be a case if federal law and state law were in conflict on the marriage question. But since the federal and state laws agree, where’s the basis for a lawsuit?
I know liberal judges can do anything. I just can’t believe they have a federal case. Unless the “fix” is in.
You said — I sure don’t see a federal issue because this whole case involved California law and the California state constitution amendment process only.
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Well, such things become federal issues when it is something that is unconstitutional.
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And then you said — Also, as of today, right now, federal law defines marriage as 1 man and 1 woman. How could a federal judge somehow overturn Prop. 8 since it defines marriage exactly the same way as the federal government does?
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Well, federal law is not a Supreme Court decision. Those are two different things and they are two different branches of government. The Supreme Court does not have to agree with federal law.
Rest easy, Dilbert. State marriage amendments have been challenged several times and appealed to federal appellate courts, and none have ruled to strike down state laws yet, setting a good body of precedent for this practice. Nebraska, in particular, comes to mind.