In the Media: Faculty Members on Prop. 8 and DOMA (Updated)
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The national, regional, and local media are turning to UC Davis law faculty for expert analysis and commentary on today's U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) same-sex marriage cases.
Here is a sampling of media citations. This list will be updated as more stories hit the web.
Dean Kevin R. Johnson
Southern California Public Radio
DOMA ruling a victory for bi-national couples, but legal questions remain
Associate Dean and Professor of Law Vikram Amar
CNBC-TV
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA; Paves Way for California Gay Marriage
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100845753 (with video)
Justia’s Verdict
Analysis: If the Supreme Court Decides the Proposition 8 Sponsors Lack Standing, What Will Happen to Same-Sex Marriage in California? This April 26 essay is being cited by numerous news agencies and blogs today.
KQED Forum
Prop 8 Ruling Paves Way for Same-Sex Marriage in Calif.; DOMA Ruling Gives Gay Couples Federal Benefits
http://blogs.kqed.org/newsfix/2013/06/25/proposition-8-supreme-court/ (with audio)
The Sacramento Bee
Jerry Brown tells California counties to issue gay marriage licenses
The Los Angeles Times -- Update added June 27
Same Sex Weddings to Resume in California Soon, Officials Say
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-gay-marriage-california-20130627,0,3679293.story
Capital Public Radio’s “Insight” -- Update added June 27
Prop. 8 and DOMA Follow-Up
http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2013/06/13/insight-062713/ (with audio)
San Jose Mercury News -- Update added June 27
Proposition 8 Appears Doomed in California after Supreme Court Ruling
http://www.mercurynews.com/samesexmarriage/ci_23547428/gay-marriage-u-s-supreme-court-proposition-8
KTXL Fox40 News -- Update added June 27
Making Sense of What's Next after Ruling on Prop. 8
http://fox40.com/2013/06/26/making-sense-of-whats-next-after-ruling-on-prop-8/ (with video)
The Guardian UK -- Update added June 27
U.S. Moves to End DOMA Discrimination after Gay Rights Breakthrough
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/27/us-discrimination-gay-rights-doma
The New York Times -- Update added June 28
Roberts Pulls the Supreme Court to the Right Step by Step
www.nytimes.com/2013/06/28/us/politics/roberts-plays-a-long-game.html
The Los Angeles Times -- Update added June 28
Prop. 8 Ruling Raises Fears about Effects on Other Initiatives
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-gay-marriage-initiatives-20130628,0,3117108.story
Professor of Law Courtney G. Joslin
Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek
Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Gay Couples’ Benefit Gap
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-26/supreme-court-ruling-narrows-gay-couples-benefit-gap.html
Capital Public Radio’s “Insight”
SCOTUS Rulings on DOMA & Prop. 8
http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2013/06/26/insight-062613/ (with audio)
Equality Radio
Live Coverage: SCOTUS decisions on Prop 8 and DOMA
http://equalityradio.net/scotus-decisions/#.UctNaJzgf6A (with audio)
KTXL Fox40 Morning News
Reaction to the Prop 8 Ruling
http://fox40.com/2013/06/26/reaction-to-the-prop-8-ruling/ (with video)
Orange County Register -- Update added June 27
Why DOMA Went Down
Orange County Register DOMA Reactions.pdf (622.87 kb)
St. Louis Post Dispatch -- Update added June 27
Many Applaud Gay Marriage Rulings, thought Direct Effect in Missouri and Illinois Will Be Limited