SF to host landmark same-sex marriage arguments

Pub date February 27, 2009
SectionPolitics Blog

By Steven T. Jones

All eyes will be on San Francisco this Thursday at 9 a.m. when the California Supreme Court hears oral arguments about whether Proposition 8, which revoked the marriage rights from same-sex couples that the court granted last year, is unconstitutional, thus restoring marriage equality for all Californians.
While there are only 20 seats available to the public (on a first come, first served basis) in the Earl Warren Building courtroom on McAllister Street, the court has recognized the widespread interest in their proceedings by providing an array of other viewing options, including televising the hearing.
There will also likely be several watch parties set up around town, which y’all can list here in the comments section. We’ll also be included some in the Alerts section of next week’s Guardian.