Ninth Circuit hears first Prop 8 appeal

A 3-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held a Prop 8 hearing on Monday, focusing on who has the right to appeal and how the case may be ruled. Here is a quick video report on the hearing:

Good written reviews of the appeals court hearing are posted at LGBT POV and Prop 8 Trial Tracker. The 2 1/2 hour telecast is available on C-SPAN (HERE). If you want to skip the issue of standing and start with the larger issues of Prop 8, watch part 2 HERE.

The panel's decision is expected in a few months, and will most likely be appealed to the full court.