NCLR Analysis: Closing Arguments For Perry v. Schwarzenegger

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NCLR Analysis: Closing Arguments For Perry v. Schwarzenegger
Pam's House Blend
by:  Autumn Sandeen
Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 03:01:00 AM EDT


http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/16426/nclr-analysis-closing-arguments-for-perry-v-schwarzenegger


It's been several months since the parties wrapped up the presentation of evidence in Perry v. Schwarzenegger. Since then, they've been fighting over some issues about evidence, which are now all resolved.  Today, the advocates reconvened for a full day of closing arguments, watched closely by hundreds of spectators in two overflow courtrooms. In closing arguments, attorneys summarize the most important evidence from trial that supports their side. Today's arguments overwhelmingly demonstrated the volume and strength of the plaintiffs' evidence, and the complete lack of evidence in support of Proposition 8.