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California Gay Couples Lining Up for Marriage Licenses Ahead of Walker Ruling

Aug 12, 2010 – 1:57 PM
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David Knowles

David Knowles Writer

(Aug. 12) -- In anticipation of U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling on whether gays and lesbians can immediately resume the practice of same-sex marriage, anticipated within hours, some couples have begun lining up to get a license at the first possible opportunity.

Walker is expected to issue his ruling on whether to grant or deny a stay on same-sex marriage following his verdict that struck down Proposition 8, the amendment to California's constitution that denied gays and lesbians the right to marry.



According to the San Francisco Chronicle, at least 15 couples arrived at San Francisco City Hall on Thursday morning.

The city clerk's office expects a rush on marriage applications should Walker deny the stay. "We're fully prepared," Deputy County Clerk Alan Wong told the Chronicle. "We're fully ready."

Read More at the San Francisco Chronicle.
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