Hearing on Federal Prop. 8 challenge takes place today

San Diego Gay and Lesbian News: “Attorneys for two couples who wish to be married but cannot because of Prop. 8 will argue today at a hearing in favor of allowing cameras in the courtroom during the federal trial on the unconstitutionality of the initiative. The trial is set to begin January 11 . . . While Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown were named defendants in their official capacities, Prop. 8 is being defended in court by the prominent conservative organization, Alliance Defense Fund. Gov. Schwarzenegger earlier filed a brief that did not dispute the unconstitutionality of Prop. 8, and called for swift action by the courts.”