PROPOSITION 8 UNLIKELY TO REACH SUPREME COURT

The Federal District Judge that struck down California's proposition 8, which banned gay marriage, has refused to place a permanent stay on the decision pending appeal. California's state officials are supportive of the Judge's ruling and, as a result, apparently will not be pursuing the appeal. Given that the State of California is the only party with standing to bring the appeal, it is unlikely this matter would ever be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

US SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO BLOCK DC LAW REGARDING GAY MARRIAGE

The Supreme Court has declined to block a new law permitting gay marriage in Washington D.C. Chief Justice Roberts declined the petition seeking to stay enactment of the new measure. Given the split between the states on the issue of gay marriage, this is likely an issue the Supreme Court will entertain in the future.