US Supreme Court says Proposition 8 defenders lack “standing,” clears way for legal gay marriage in California

– US Supreme Court says Proposition 8 defenders lack “standing,” clears way for legal gay marriage in California – Although the 5-4 decision did not address the constitutionality of the same-sex marriage ban, it leaves in place a lower court ruling that overturned Proposition 8. The decision is considered to allow gay marriages to resume in the state.