Ninth Circuit Court Will NOt Lift it's Stay leads into a DOMA Rant
Introduction It's been a while since I wrote a note on Prop 8 because the arguments will begin again regarding the 'standing' of the proponents--if they have a provable interest and have suffered harm because of Judge Walker's ruling--Judge Walker has since retired and his replacement may have a chance to rule. Background The California State Supreme Court has said that they will expedite the arguments to September. Atty Olson asked to expedite it further but said simply: It has been expedited already, we will not do so again. The opponents council both Olson and Boies had asked the Ninth Circuit Court to lift the stay arguing that gay couples shouldn't have to wait until September and then the next year when the ruling comes out, if favorable to get married. The Ninth Circuit said no we will not lift the stay. My Two Cents I feel two ways about this ruling: One it is brilliant and two it is a bit of a practical move. Why?! Are you flipping b...