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California AG Opposes Gay Marriage on Grounds of Tradition

Lawyers for two Christian legal groups, the Liberty Counsel and the Alliance Defense Fund, were not satisfied with Attorney General Bill Lockyer's first meaty arguments in defense of California's marriage laws. The two groups rushed to the courthouse to try to stop San Francisco's same-sex marriages last winter. They want to be more than amici in the case -- they want to take part as parties to the litigation. As <i>amici</i>, the groups would be able to submit written arguments, and perhaps take part in oral argument; however, if they are considered parties, they would be able to argue orally, enter evidence, cross-examine witnesses and participate in strategy

6 minute read November 29, 2004 at 03:26 PM
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California AG Opposes Gay Marriage on Grounds of Tradition

Lawyers for two Christian legal groups, the Liberty Counsel and the Alliance Defense Fund, were not satisfied with Attorney General Bill Lockyer's first meaty arguments in defense of California's marriage laws.

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