Proposition 8 decision expected Wednesday August 4

U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker will issue a decision Wednesday August 4, 2010, on the constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage.

Walker’s written order will be released electronically Wednesday between 1 and 3 p.m. and will be posted on the federal court website

Tina Reynolds and equalityactionNOW.org have events planned:

• 2 hours AFTER the announcement on the decision we will have a Press Conference at the Gay and Lesbian Center on 20th and L Streets.
• 6 pm we will have a party in the parking lot behind McMartin Realty at K and 21st Streets, for dancing and celebration with music and bands.
• If Prop 8 is somehow upheld we will march to the capitol in protest.