Understanding Perry v. Schwarzenegger
If you bother reading this blog, you are surely aware of last week’s ruling by federal district court Judge Vaughn Walker that invalidated California Proposition 8. Like many people, I have followed the case with some interest, but I have been rather unsatisfied by the media coverage, which has focused on the stories of affected individuals and political posturing. Not that I expect every journalist to have a full background in constitutional law, but at least a reference to the legal substance would be nice.
Apparently I’m not the only one who feels that way, because Adam Laughton of Weightier Matters of the Law just posted a very readable summary of the opinion. Adam’s excellent article is meant to be accessible for laypeople, but attorneys will find it valuable as well. It’s much longer than the average blog post, but it’s a lot easier than reading the full 138-page opinion. But if you really want to do that, I’ve embedded it below.
The Prop 8 (Perry) Decision for Laymen – Weightier Matters of the Law
