SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
Same-sex marriage supporters outside the California Supreme Court building in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
Opponents of California's same-sex marriage ban celebrate after a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians, February 7, 2012. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
Ruling On California's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
San Francisco Gay Community Celebrates Massachusetts Ruling On Gay Marriages
Rosie O'Donnell Marries Girlfriend In Same-Sex Marriage
San Francisco Gay Marriage Dispute Escalates
San Francisco Gay Marriage Dispute Escalates
San Francisco Gay Marriage Dispute Escalates
Randy Thomasson, the Director of the Cam
A group of gay, lesbians and community r
A woman holds a Bible during a demonstra
Prop 8 Opposition Group Discusses Latter Day Saints Support Of Proposition
Prop 8 Opposition Group Discusses Latter Day Saints Support Of Proposition
Prop 8 Opposition Group Discusses Latter Day Saints Support Of Proposition
Prop 8 Opposition Group Discusses Latter Day Saints Support Of Proposition
Prop 8 Opposition Group Discusses Latter Day Saints Support Of Proposition
Christians Gather For Fasting And Prayer Ahead Of General Election
Christians Gather For Fasting And Prayer Ahead Of General Election
Anti-Gay Marriage Ballot Initiative Sparks Activism On Both Sides
Anti-Gay Marriage Ballot Initiative Sparks Activism On Both Sides
Supporters of Proposition 8 hold a rally. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Supporters of same-sex marriage wave gay
Gay Marriage Becomes Legal In California
Gay Marriage Becomes Legal In California
Gay Marriage Becomes Legal In California
Same-sex couple Amber Weiss (L) walks with her partner Sharon Papo before they are married at San Francisco City Hall June 17, 2008. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Gay Marriage Becomes Legal In California
Bob Sodervick waves a gay pride flag outside of San Francisco City Hall June 17, 2008 in San Francisco, California. Same-sex couples throughout California are rushing to get married as counties begin issuing marriage license after a State Supreme Court ruling to allow same-sex marriage. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Robin Taylor(L) and Diane Olson (R) and
Couple That Challenged Ban On Same-Sex Marriages Wed In California
Thousands Gather For Long Beach Gay Pride Festival
Thousands Gather For Long Beach Gay Pride Festival
A gay man holds the gay and lesbian flag
(Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images)
California Supreme Court Rules On Gay Marriage
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference following a California Supreme Court decision to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage at the California Supreme Court May 15, 2008 in San Francisco, California. The California Supreme Court voted 4-3 to overturn a ban on gay marriage in California making it the second state where gays and lesbians can marry. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
California Supreme Court Rules On Gay Marriage
California Supreme Court Holds Hearing On Gay Marriage
Rallies Protest Veto Of California Same-Sex Marriage Act
California Court Hears Appeals On Gay Marriage Case
Same-Sex Marriage Activists Deliver Letters To Governor's Office
Californians Hold Vigil In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Californians Hold Vigil In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
California Supreme Court Considers Prop 8 Challenge To Same Sex Marriage
California Supreme Court Considers Prop 8 Challenge To Same Sex Marriage
California Supreme Court Considers Prop 8 Challenge To Same Sex Marriage
California Supreme Court Considers Prop 8 Challenge To Same Sex Marriage
California Supreme Court Considers Prop 8 Challenge To Same Sex Marriage
(Photo by David Paul Morris/Getty Images)
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters Rally On Eve On Prop 8 Hearings
Acivists wait for the start of a gay rig
The t-shirt of a activist during a gay r
A man holds up a placard during a gay ri
Shelby Barrett-Whitmore -5, hugs her fat
Rally On Steps Of California State Capitol Protests Passage Of Prop 8
Rally On Steps Of California State Capitol Protests Passage Of Prop 8
Rally On Steps Of California State Capitol Protests Passage Of Prop 8
Rally On Steps Of California State Capitol Protests Passage Of Prop 8
Rally On Steps Of California State Capitol Protests Passage Of Prop 8
A gay couple take part in a demonstratio
Protests In Opposition Of Prop 8 Continue In California, And Across The Country
Protests In Opposition Of Prop 8 Continue In California, And Across The Country
NYC Activists Protest Mormon Church's Support Of Proposition 8
NYC Activists Protest Mormon Church's Support Of Proposition 8
Daily Marches To Save Gay Marriage Continue In California
Daily Marches To Save Gay Marriage Continue In California
Daily Marches To Save Gay Marriage Continue In California
Daily Marches To Save Gay Marriage Continue In California
Daily Marches To Save Gay Marriage Continue In California
Daily Marches To Save Gay Marriage Continue In California
Daily Marches To Save Gay Marriage Continue In California
Opponents Of Prop 8 Demonstrate In Front Of Church Of The Latter Day Saints
Opponents Of Prop 8 Demonstrate In Front Of Church Of The Latter Day Saints
Prop 8 Opposition Group Discusses Latter Day Saints Support Of Proposition
1st Anniversary Of CA Supreme Ct Ruling Allowing Gay Marriage Remembered
1st Anniversary Of CA Supreme Ct Ruling Allowing Gay Marriage Remembered
1st Anniversary Of CA Supreme Ct Ruling Allowing Gay Marriage Remembered
(Max Whittaker/Getty Images)
Lieutenant Dan Choi who has just been di
Lesbian couple Angel (L) and Somono (R)
Protesters march during a gay rights ral
Two young protesters with their mothers
Protesters march during a gay rights ral
California Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Gay Marriage
California Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Gay Marriage
Dawn Berg and her son A.J. Berg -5, demo
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
Actress Drew Barrymore is greeted by an
Two men protest to passing motorists dur
California Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gay Marriage
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
UCLA students attend a protest rally in
UCLA students attend a protest rally in
UCLA students attend a protest rally in
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
California Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gay Marriage
California Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gay Marriage
Dahlia Ferlito, 28, (L) and her wife Ant
Bay Nguyen, 16, (second R) and her frien
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Federal Appeals Court Holds Hearing On Prop 8
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Demonstrate Against Stay Banning Gay Marriages
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Demonstrate Against Stay Banning Gay Marriages
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Demonstrate Against Stay Banning Gay Marriages
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Demonstrate Against Stay Banning Gay Marriages
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Demonstrate Against Stay Banning Gay Marriages
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Demonstrate Against Stay Banning Gay Marriages
Judge Rules On Whether Gay Marriages Can Resume In California
Gay Kiss
Kissing your partner would be a crime carrying the death penalty under a ballot proposition that might actually have to be allowed to proceed in California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Judge Rules On Whether Gay Marriages Can Resume In California
Judge Rules On Whether Gay Marriages Can Resume In California
A supporter of same-sex marriage holds American and gay pride flags. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Judge Rules On Whether Gay Marriages Can Resume In California
Judge Rules On Whether Gay Marriages Can Resume In California
Judge Rules On Whether Gay Marriages Can Resume In California
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters In California Celebrate After Judge's Ruling
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters In California Celebrate After Judge's Ruling
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters In California Celebrate After Judge's Ruling
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Federal Judge Announces Ruling On Constitutionality Of Proposition 8
A lesbian couple demonstrates in favor of same-sex marriage in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Federal Judge Announces Ruling On Constitutionality Of Proposition 8
Mormons Gather For LDS Church's Semiannual Conference
A car flies the gay pride flag in protest past the Mormon Conference center during the 179th Semi-Annual General Conference of the Mormon church on October 3, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Many gay-rights organizations have criticized the church because of its stance on Proposition 8 in California and its opposition to gay marriage. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
CA Court To Issue Ruling On Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriages
