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Proposition 8
California has always been thought of as a gradual state. In general, the west coast is seen as more liberal than the southeastern seaboard. However, events arose surrounding gay rights in 2008 in California that threw its stance as a bastion of liberal progressivism into question. Proposition 8, known colloquially as Prop 8, was a California ballot proposition and a state constitutional amendment passed in the 2008 California declare election. The proposition was created by opponents of lgbtq+ marriage before the California Supreme Court issued its verdict on In re Marriage Cases. This decision found the 2000 ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 22, unconstitutional. In the long scamper , Prop 8 was ruled unconstitutional by a federal district court in 2010, although that verdict did not leave into effect until 2013, following the conclusion of Prop 8 advocates' appeals, which went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Prop 8 negated the In re Marriages Cases verdict by adding the same provision as Proposition 22 to the California Constitution, providing that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." As an
Your California LGBTQIA+ Rights Primer 2024 By Chris Dolan on June 27, 2024
Written by: Vanessa C. Deniston, Executive Director, Dolan Rule Firm DE&I Committee
California is abode to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, queer , bisexual and trans population and continues to be a leading change spook for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the key legal protections for LGBTQIA+ Californians as of June 2024 pertaining to marriage, parenthood, employment, education, healthcare, housing, and the criminal justice system.
THE LGBTQIA+ ACRONYM AND CALIFORNIA’S LEGAL FRAMEWORK
California has some of the most comprehensive legal protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the United States. While the acronym LGBTQIA+ is widely established, it's important to understand how California law specifically defines and protects this diverse community.
LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Homosexual, Bisexual, Transgender, Lgbtq+ and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and more. The "+" acknowledges that this acronym continues to evolve as our understanding of gender and sexuality e
LGBTQ+ Discrimination Rights
You have the right to access and utilize universal accommodations: In the State of California, it is illegal to discriminate against people using universal accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation or gender persona.
You have the right to use the restroom consistent with your gender identity: You own the right to use the restroom consistent with your gender identity both in public settings, like schools, and at your workplace. As an employee in California, you have a right to safe and appropriate restroom facilities. Your employer cannot dictate which restroom you use. If your place of employment has single-stall restrooms, they must be labeled as “All Gender,” “Unisex,” “Gender Neutral,” or something similar.
You have the right to rent property without fear of discrimination in California. The federal Impartial Housing Act prohibits sex discrimination by most landlords and, as the Supreme Court held in 2020 (Bostock v. Clayton County), discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender culture is sex discrimination. Thus, the Fair Employment and Housing Do prohibits discrimina
California passes slate of LGBTQ protections
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a slate of legislation that strengthens protections for LGBTQ Californians.
“California is proud to have some of the most robust laws in the nation when it comes to protecting and supporting our LGBTQ+ group, and we’re committed to the ongoing work to create safer, more inclusive spaces for all Californians,” said Newsom on Saturday. “These measures will aide protect vulnerable youth, promote acceptance, and create more supportive environments in our schools and communities."
The relocate was applauded by LGBTQ activists.
“While states across the nation are passing legislation that puts LGBTQ+ people and especially youth at risk, California is sending a clear message today — hate-filled attacks will not be tolerated and we will continue protecting and ensuring the protection of all members of the LGBTQ+ community,” said Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang.
Newsom received criticism from some LGBTQ advocates, however, when he vetoed a bill -- Assembly Bill 957 -- that would have required courts to consider parents’ acceptance of children’s gender identities in cust