NEW : Gay marriage foes lament the decision , but the debate in California is n't over . California 's chief justice dismisses an attempt by foes of same - sex marriage . Proposition 8 is ` ` dead for good , '' an LGBT rights activist says after the ruling . California passed Prop 8 banning gay marriage ; federal courts knocked down the ban .
NEW : Gay marriage foes lament the decision , say the debate in California is n't over . California 's chief justice dismisses an attempt by foes of same-sex marriage . Proposition 8 is `` dead for good , '' an LGBT activist group says after the ruling . Voters passed Prop 8 barring gay marriage ; federal courts knocked down the ban .