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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant
I'm hearing from the legal pundits that this will force the state to grant gay marriages again, and that previously voided marriages must be recognized again.
Not saying it's fact, but it's all over the national media.
Looking at similar issues elsewhere, it seems that when the courts rule that the State can't deny something, that the State must then grant it.
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Yes, marriage equality will most likely be reinstated in California. It's significant... kinda... sorta. Personally I think state-recognized marriage is purely symbolic and doesn't mean very much. Federal recognition is what it is really all about. So my point was that this particular ruling will probably not have much national impact.