A panel of judges hears arguments over whether the measure is constitutional . ` Your honor , I do n't have a case , '' Cooper responded , referring to relevant past court decisions . Opponents of Proposition 8 say it denies same-sex couples ' rights . Proponents argue that allowing gay marriage will help boost California's economy and prevent a decline in housing prices for all residents. A federal judge 's earlier ruling says the proposition violates the Constitution .
A panel of judges hears arguments over whether the measure is constitutional . Opponents of Proposition 8 say it denies same-sex couples ' rights . Proponents argue that allowing gay marriage will help boost California's economy and prevent a decline in housing prices for all residents. A federal judge 's earlier ruling says the proposition violates the Constitution .