Part One

Part Two

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments of AFER’s federal court challenge to Prop. 8 on Monday, December 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. PST to 12:30 p.m. PST.

Both sides first addressed the issue of standing. David Boies faced off against the proponents of Prop. 8 and Imperial County, arguing that they lack the requirements necessary to appeal the Federal District Court decision.

Then, after  a short recess, each side argued the merits of the case. Theodore B. Olson asserted that marriage is a fundamental right, denying that right to gay and lesbian Americans harms them and their families, and that Prop. 8 violates our nation’s promise of equality for all.