Prop 8 Ruling Stay Lifts Aug 18: Gay Couples Can Wed on Aug 19

Judge Vaughn Walker: Prop 8 Ruling Comes into Effect on August 18

US district judge Vaughn Walker has denied a request for a permanent injunction on his decision rendering Prop 8 unconstitutional. The temporary ban on the ruling lifts at 5pm PDT on August 18. This means that gay couples can marry as of 9am on August 19.

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As opponents seek another injunction, those seeking to marry will be applying for licenses as quickly as possible, even as Prop 8 supporters pursue an appeal.

• Full Text of Judge Vaughn Walker's Ruling on Prop 8
• Judge Vaughn Walker Prop 8 Decision To Be Released August 4
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In his decision, Judge Vaughn Walker wrote, "Proponents replied that they have an interest in defending Proposition 8 but failed to articulate even one specific harm they may suffer as a consequence of the injunction."

Full text of Order regarding Motion to Stay Pending Appeal (pdf)

The White House has been deafeningly silent on the issue: