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POLL: Prop 8 Overturned by Appeals Court

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California's ban on same-sex marriage has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal appeals court.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday in a 2-1 decision that a lower court correctly determined that Proposition 8 was a violation of gay civil rights.

The Huffington Post has a complete story.

Prop 8 was a ballot initiative that sought to overturn an earlier court's decision that legalized same-sex marriage.

Supporters of Prop 8 said they could take the latest ruling to the Supreme Court where they feel they would win.

In the meantime, gay marriages are still on hold until the deadline passes for Proposition 8 backers to appeal to a larger panel of the 9th Circuit.

So what do you think about the decision? Vote in our poll and leave your comments below.

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