The Gay Thread

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I want to make sure I have this right. This cannot be appealed, so the judge's decision stands, unless some new action (such as a ballot initiative or legislative action) begins the whole process again?

If so, then we're set for a while, right? Probably until 2012?

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

This cannot be appealed, so the judge's decision stands,

Judge Walker has given his reasons for why he doesn't think the people who want to appeal have standing to appeal (and it is a good argument, though I am not devoid of confirmation bias since I like the outcome that results). But ultimately he doesn't get to make that decision, if the 9th Circuit or Supreme Court disagrees then the pro-8 people will be able to appeal. Otherwise it is left to the State of California to initiate the appeal and Brown and Schwarzenegger have said they don't plan to.

I assume that the deadline to appeal is before the next governor/AG will be in office and therefore if those went Republican they wouldn't have the option to appeal.