Voters in Three States Affirm Same-Sex Marriage Protections

California, Colorado, and Hawaii pass measures to safeguard marriage equality amid concerns over potential Supreme Court challenges.

California's Proposition 3, which repeals the state's previous same-sex marriage ban, passed with significant voter support.
Colorado's Measure J successfully removed language from the state constitution that restricted marriage to heterosexual couples.
In Hawaii, voters approved a constitutional amendment repealing the legislature's power to limit marriage to opposite-sex couples.
Advocates emphasize the importance of state-level protections following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, fearing similar threats to marriage equality.
LGBTQ+ organizations celebrate these victories as crucial steps in ensuring marriage rights are preserved against potential federal reversals.