Governor and attorney general say enforcement of Proposition 8 is not in the public interest . Defendants in the case have asked for a stay pending appeal . The news agency reported Whitman , a Presbyterian , has explained her vote for Proposition 8 as one of `` faith and conscience . '' The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether Prop 8 violates equal protection guarantees guaranteed by federal law, but it will likely take months or years before any decision is made. If he lifts the stay , California could start issuing same-sex marriage licenses immediately .
Governor and attorney general say enforcement of Proposition 8 is not in the public interest . Defendants in the case have asked for a stay pending appeal . The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether Prop 8 violates equal protection guarantees guaranteed by federal law, but it will likely take months or years before any decision is made. If he lifts the stay , California could start issuing same-sex marriage licenses immediately .