The Supreme Court justices heard arguments on California’s Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage, and the Defense of Marriage Act, which denies federal spousal benefits to same-sex couples. Read the full transcript and use the filters below to narrow to specific speakers.
Oral Argument - Audio
Hollingsworth v. Perry
Docket Number:12-144
Date Argued:03/26/13
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