Significant events in the almost decadelong dispute over whether gays and lesbians have the right to marry in California.2004 Feb. 12: San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom authorizes the county clerk to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon are the first to marry. Feb. 27: Attorney General Bill Lockyer asks the state Supreme Court to stop San Francisco officials from issuing same-sex marriage licenses and invalidate gay and lesbian weddings that have taken place at City Hall. March 11: The California Supreme Court orders an immediate halt to same-sex weddings in San Francisco and says it will decide later in the year whether Newsom exceeded his...
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