Oral Arguments

High Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Cases

The Supreme Court heard the two same-sex marriage cases now pending before the court on Tuesday, May 25 in San Francisco. The high court will issue its decision within 90 days. California Channel , a public affairs cable network, broadcast the hearing live. A live audiocast of the hearing was also made available on this Web site. Click here to listen to the May 25 audiocast (two hours). (Photo: AP/Wide World Photos.)

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Attorneys Arguing the San Francisco Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Lockyer v. City and County of San Francisco, S122923

For Petitioner:
Timothy M. Muscat, Associate Attorney General, Office of the State Attorney General

For Respondent:
Therese M. Stewart, Associate Attorney, Office of the San Francisco City Attorney

Lewis v. Alfaro, S122865

For Petitioner:
Jordan Lorence, Attorney, Alliance Defense Fund

For Respondent:
Therese M. Stewart, Associate Attorney, Office of the San Francisco City Attorney

The cases were argued in the following order: Mr. Muscat, for the Attorney General (30 minutes, less any time reserved for rebuttal); Mr. Lorence, for the Alliance Defense Fund (30 minutes, less any time reserved for rebuttal); Ms. Stewart, of the City Attorney’s Office (60 minutes); Mr. Muscat, rebuttal, if any; and Mr. Lorence, rebuttal, if any.