The California Supreme Court has upheld Proposition 8 by a 6-1 vote, taking away the rights of gay people to marry in California. But interestingly, the court left a few loopholes.
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Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Control of California National Guard in L.A.
In a unanimous decision announced Thursday evening, a panel rejected a lower-court’s finding that it was likely illegal for President Trump to use state troops to protect immigration agents from protests.
CA Court Rules Baker Can’t Say No to Wedding Cake for Same-sex Couple
The California decision this week draws boundaries on what counts under a business owner’s right to free expression.
What Court Cases from Kamala Harris’ Past Reveal about Her Record as CA Prosecutor
Was the former California attorney general and San Francisco DA too soft on crime? Or too tough?
Court Rules California Police Body Cam Footage Can’t Replace Witness Testimony
More California police departments are deploying body cameras. A new state Supreme Court ruling restricts how prosecutors can use footage of witness accounts at trial.
Court Decision Creates Boom for Concealed Carry in CA, But Permit Waiting Lists Are Long
Many more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties. Gov. Newsom and Democrats in the Legislature are trying again to limit where weapons are allowed.
Federal Appeals Court Says California Can’t Block Mandatory Arbitration of Employee Disputes
The state law violates federal law, the federal appellate court ruled Jan. 15 in a 2-1 decision, which is considered a victory for big business and a major blow to workers.
California’s Progressive Laws Take a Tumble in The Courts
A controversial law requiring all publicly held companies headquartered in the Golden State to have at least one woman on their board of directors has been ruled unconstitutional by a Superior Court judge..
Full Appeals Court Upholds California Ban on Large-capacity Magazines for Firearms
The federal appeals court overturned the decision of a lower court judge who had invalidated California's ban on possession of large-capacity magazines, like the ones used in the killings at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, as well as the recent fatal shootings at a Michigan high school.
Santa Clara County Celebrates Court Decision Upholding DACA
Local officials celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court decision to block Trump’s attempt to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act.
Part III: How the Tech Caucus Courts Silicon Valley with Charity
The Foundation for California's Technology and Innovation Economy asks for thousands of dollars. Who's paying? It won't say.
Court Sides with Donald Trump Supporters, Allowing Lawsuit Against SJPD to Proceed
A federal appeals court allowed Trump fans to proceed with a lawsuit against San Jose, claiming police led them into a crowd of protesters.
In Surprise Ruling, High Court Sides with Baker Who Refused to Make Gay Couple’s Wedding Cake
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, but not for the reasons expected.
$60 Million Settlement Reached in Lead Paint Lawsuit; Companies Fight to Overturn Court Ruling
A company that sold toxic lead paint has been ordered by California courts to cough up $60 million for remediation.
County Officials Applaud Court’s Rejection of Trump’s Travel Ban
Silicon Valley’s elected officials applauded the ruling, which U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions promptly vowed to appeal.
Fight over Absurd ‘Tampon Tax’ Continues in California Court
In California, the tampon tax lives on. But a class-action lawsuit filed out of Santa Clara County will continue the fight to repeal it.
