Arguments in gay marriage cases around Mar 25-27, decision around June 27.
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) December 7, 2012
Earlier this year, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to re-hear the Proposition 8 case, paving the way for it to head to the Supreme Court. And that’s indeed what’s happening. The Supreme Court will revisit California’s Proposition 8 as well as the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in late March.
Wow, SCOTUS will hear Prop 8 and DOMA cases. This is going to be pretty interesting.
— Ash Hall (@LGBTActivist) December 7, 2012
https://twitter.com/nategottfried/status/277150993400082432
Many LGBT activists and supporters are thrilled at the news and hopeful about the eventual rulings:
Supreme Court here we come. SCOTUS to hear #Prop8 case. Love will triumph over fear!
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) December 7, 2012
I’m confident Supreme Court will discard DOMA and Prop 8 into the dustbin of history. Let’s get this over with and on to the future!
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) December 7, 2012
This is a major day in American history. #scotus #ssm
— Jeffrey Toobin (@JeffreyToobin) December 7, 2012
https://twitter.com/Levengreat/status/277151296413388801
Looks like @8thePlay is getting a sequel! 8 goes to #SCOTUS! Congrats to @AFER! Equality couldn't be in better hands. #prop8
— Rory O’Malley (@RoryOMalley) December 7, 2012
Cautiously optimistic about SCOTUS ruling because all arguments against gay marriage boil down to "it's eww, so let's outlaw it!"
— Jetgirl Says Stuff (@jetgirl78) December 7, 2012
Glad that #SCOTUS will take up #DOMA case. All married couples in #VT & other states are entitled to the same legal protections.
— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) December 7, 2012
SCOTUS now has my civil rights in their hands. #Equality –SCOTUS Agrees To Hear Gay Marriage Cases http://t.co/zIQUjGPc via @slate
— Benn (@Benn406) December 7, 2012
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The opportunity for SCOTUS to repeal DOMA and Prop 8 by summer… fan-fucking-tastic! #equality
— Meghan (@MegMac002) December 7, 2012
#SCOTUS to hear #SameSexMarriage issue? FINALLY!! Time we started caring about equality in this nation again.
— ya Mammy’s fave (@TripFranGators) December 7, 2012
Looks like SCOTUS is finally figuring out they should deal with civil rights issues. Let's hope Prop 8 and DOMA go the way of the dinosaur.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) December 7, 2012
Victory! SCOTUS to hear marriage equality cases! Marriage is about love and the government should never forbid such a thing.
— hamoudy ? (@7m0udy) December 7, 2012
But others are skeptical that same-sex marriage advocates will wind up with the victory they seek:
https://twitter.com/jstrevino/status/277146516790063104
@jstrevino Right, but if SCOTUS didn't take the case it'd be over, they'd have lost. They're grasping at a last chance.
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) December 7, 2012
https://twitter.com/jstrevino/status/277148022914306048
Bearing in mind 9th Circuit that overturned Prop 8 is most liberal AND most overturned by SCOTUS in country.
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) December 7, 2012
Summary of the two cert petitions SCOTUS granted today in marriage cases: http://t.co/IGrctnyZ
— Hamlette (@HamletEJ) December 7, 2012
https://twitter.com/CitizenCassidy/status/277156242823204864
So, SCOTUS could rule that #Prop 8 backers don't have standing to defend it. If so, case over. 9th Circuit ruling stands Marriages resume.
— Greg Moran (@gregmoran) December 7, 2012
What could go wrong? RT @chucktodd: They do BOTH RT @PeteWilliamsNBC: Supreme Court agrees to take up doma and prop 8
— Rebecca Noms Hot Dogs (@duchessrebecca) December 7, 2012
And some just want it all to be over with:
https://twitter.com/CrashCart9/status/277156155107704833
https://twitter.com/Juanldwfa/status/277155426620035073
https://twitter.com/GayPatriot/status/277151039780696064
All in good time. We’ll find out where the SCOTUS officially stands next summer.
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