Prop 8

Proposition 8, passed in California in 2008, was a ballot measure that added a ban on same-sex marriage to the state constitution. It defined marriage exclusively as a union between one man and one woman. The proposition sparked significant public debate and legal challenges, as many argued it violated equal rights. In 2010, a federal court ruled that Prop 8 was unconstitutional, leading to its eventual overturning. This decision contributed to the broader movement for marriage equality in the U.S., culminating in the Supreme Court's ruling in 2015 that recognized same-sex marriage nationwide.