Two federal judges issue conflicting preliminary rulings in lawsuits filed against California’s new law, which bans 'sexual-orientation-change efforts' for minors.
Catholics for the Common Good: 'In reality, Prop. 8 protected the only decision that unites children with their moms and dads. How can anyone fail to see the value in that for children and society?'
Ruling reached Nov. 17: 'Neither the governor, the attorney general, nor any other executive or legislative official has the authority to veto or invalidate an initiative measure that has been approved by the voters.'
California governor authorized the measure on Oct. 9; children as young as 12 can receive vaccinations and other medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including HPV, without their parents' notification.
Before the group can defend the definition of marriage as between one man and one woman, it must prove to the California Supreme Court that it has the right to do so in place of the governor and attorney general.
Catholics call of citizens to voice concern over legislation that would allow children as young as 12 to consent to Gardasil vaccines without parental permission.
Federal judge: Homosexual judge who overturned measure defining marriage as the union between a man and a woman did not have to recuse himself. But traditional marriage groups disagree.
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