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Activist Judges Defy Will of People and Overturn Proposition 22
Contact: Karen England, Executive Director, Capitol Resource Institute, 916-212-5607
"This is a very sad day for our nation and the democratic process," stated Karen England, executive director for Capitol Resource Institute. "The people of California decided eight years ago that marriage in our state will be defined as between one man and one woman. Four arrogant, elitist, activist judges decided that they know better than the people how marriage should be defined."
"It is a blow to our government system that activist judges would use the judicial system and baseless constitutional arguments to push their radical political agenda on citizens," stated Meredith Turney, legislative liaison for Capitol Resource Institute.
Assemblyman Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) commented, "Eight years ago with the passage of Proposition 22, the voters of California agreed that marriage is 'between a man and a woman.' PERIOD. The court's decision today is further proof that some activist judges value their own beliefs over the will of the people."
"We now must focus our energy on passing the Protect Marriage Initiative and place traditional marriage in the state constitution," stated England. "This outrageous decision will electrify voters and we are certain they will once again choose to protect traditional marriage."