As I was driving back from the beach today, NPR News announced the ruling from California overturning the "Prop 22" ban on gay marriage. I was shocked! Most people I knew weren't expecting this, as six of the seven justices from the court were appointed by Republican governors. Just go's to show: Republicans from California are a bit different than the ones I grew up with in the South!
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Prop 22, the voter approved initiative used to block same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
The court also said that California's domestic partnership law is not a good enough substitute for marriage.
The 4-3 ruling. written by Chief Justice Ron George paves the way for gay and lesbian couples to marry once the ruling is officially published by the court - in about 30 days.
Once that is done same-sex couples in California will be able to obtain civil marriage licenses.
