California Court of Appeals.
In re: Marriage Cases 43 CAL. 4TH 757, 183 P.3D 384, 76 CAL. RPTR. 3D 683, accessed February 25, 2021
In light of the fundamental nature of the substantive rights embodied in the right to marry — and their central importance to an individual’s opportunity to live a happy, meaningful, and satisfying life as a full member of society — the California Constitution properly must be interpreted to guarantee this basic civil right to all individuals and couples, without regard to their sexual orientation.