SCOTUS agrees to hear same-sex marriage cases in 2013

Posted at 4:14 pm on December 7, 2012 by Sarah D.

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

SCOTUS to hear BOTH Prop 8 and #DOMA cases. Wow. Game on.
— Nate (@nategottfried) December 7, 2012

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 (@NancyPelosi) December 7, 2012

This is a major day in American history. #scotus #ssm
— Jeffrey Toobin (@JeffreyToobin) December 7, 2012

The DOMA needs to be labelled as unconstitutional by the SCOTUS soon.
— Eri(craig) (@Levengreat) December 7, 2012

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 Things (@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

The opportunity for SCOTUS to repeal DOMA and Prop 8 by summer… fan-fucking-tastic! #equality
— Meghan McHugh (@MegMac002) December 7, 2012

#SCOTUS to hear #SameSexMarriage issue? FINALLY!! Time we started caring about equality in this nation again.
— Trip Fran (@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.
— Chris Warbutts (@ChrisWarcraft) December 7, 2012

Victory! SCOTUS to hear marriage equality cases! Marriage is about love and the government should never forbid such a thing.
— Mohammad (@LIBERTiba) 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.
— SunnyRight (@sunnyright) December 7, 2012

Summary of the two cert petitions SCOTUS granted today in marriage cases: http://t.co/IGrctnyZ
— Jay (@HamletEJ) December 7, 2012

Wrong. They'll hear it but may dismiss on standing grounds. RT @sfist: SCOTUS Agrees to (Maybe) Hear Prop 8 Case: http://t.co/is9pAz1S
— Chris Cassidy (@CitizenCassidy) December 7, 2012

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
— D-Rebecca Smoochie-G (@duchessrebecca) December 7, 2012

And some just want it all to be over with:

Oh dear. Here comes another agonizing scotus season. http://t.co/hR8ixQnd
— Alexandria (@CrashCart9) December 7, 2012

https://twitter.com/Juanldwfa/status/277155426620035073

My reaction to SCOTUS decision to hear #Prop8 and #DOMA cases….. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST GET IT OVER WITH!
— GayPatriot (@GayPatriot) December 7, 2012

All in good time. We’ll find out where the SCOTUS officially stands next summer.