American Foundation for Equal Rights

9th Circuit Asks Question on Standing to Calif. Supreme Court

On Tuesday, January 4, 2011 the U.S. Court of Appeals certified a question to the California Supreme Court, asking if the proponents of the Prop. 8 ballot initiative have standing to appeal the District Court decision that ruled Prop. 8 unconstitutional.
Download primary ruling >

Download ruling on Imperial County’s standing >

Download Judge Reinhardt’s concurrence >

Download Judge Reinhardt’s explanation of his refusal to recuse himself >