Pics: Prop 8 scene at City Hall

Pub date May 26, 2009
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Contrary to rumor, this is not legendary activist Cleve Jones

Today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold Prop 8 — but keep valid those same-sex marriages performed before its passage — was met with dismay and protests at City Hall. Photos by Charles Russo

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Same-sex couple Stuart Gaffney (left) and John Lewis appeared optimistic as they waited for the California Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8

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Sister Mary Timothy Simplicity of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence engages supporters of Proposition 8 outside of the California Supreme Court Building

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Opposing sides on the issue of Proposition 8 debated the matter just moments before the California Supreme Court announced their ruling to uphold the law banning same-sex marriage in the state

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A wave of discontent spread through the largely anti-Prop. 8 crowd …

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… as the ruling was announced that the California Supreme Court would uphold the measure