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Opponents of California's gay marriage ban were given reason to celebrate today, as Proposition 8 was declared unconstitutional and overturned. In his decision, the judge , "Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples." Schwarzenegger," the governor released a statement praising the decision, saying "Today's decision is by no means California's first milestone, nor our last, on America's road to equality and freedom for all people." The AP notes that "Despite the favorable ruling for same-sex couples, gay marriage will not be allowed to resume immediately. prop 8 stay 2010 8 12 prop 8 stay 2010 8 12