"Gender no longer forms an essential part of marriage; marriage under law is a union of equals."

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Source: Proposition 8 ruling excerpts from U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker [updated]. latimesblogs.latimes.com. August 4, 2010.

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Vaughn Walker is a former U.S. District Judge known for his influential rulings on civil rights, particularly in LGBTQ advocacy.

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"Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples."

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