Photos: Proposition 8 protests in Washington DC
March 26, 2013
Anti-Proposition 8 protesters wave a rainbow flag in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013. Two members of the U.S. Supreme Court, both viewed as potential swing votes on the right of gay couples to marry, raised doubts about California's gay marriage ban on Tuesday as they questioned a lawyer defending the ban. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ( USA-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
Banners are held up as people gatherin front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164679958 )
A drag queen dances as opponents and supporters of same-sex marriage converge in front of the US Supreme Court as the March for Marriage arrives at the court in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518474033 )
Anti-Proposition 8 protesters are shadowed by a rainbow banner in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013.. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ( USA-COURT/GAYMARRIAGE )
Roni Bivera demonstrates during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164680514 )
David Gilchrest holds a copy of the lawsuit being heard today by the Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164680531 )
Members of the public line up to enter the Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164680532 )
Andrea Grill (R) and Lee Ann Hopkins (L), from Alexandria VA. embrace after becoming engaged during a rally outside of the U.S Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164680731 )
David Elizondo (R) gets a kiss from a friend in front of protesters against gay marriage during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164681943 )
Protesters for and against gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164681945 )
A man dressed in a tutu dances during a gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164681947 )
Equal rights supporters watch a rally from across the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164682713 )
New York based drag performer Queen dances during a rally while surrounded by protesters from the conservative Westboro Baptist Church in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164682717 )
A protester from the conservative Westboro Baptist Church demonstrates in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164682715 )
Alex Wilson, of Los Angeles, California, watches a rally from across the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164682721 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage pass the US Supreme Court during the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518474127 )
Supporters of Proposition 8 demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164683027 )
Jodie Denney, a firefighter from Seattle, Washington, demonstrates in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164683030 )
Demonstrators stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Supreme Court Gay Marriage )
Protesters against California Proposition 8 hold banners outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013. America's top court takes up the delicate and divisive issue of gay marriage on Tuesday when the nine Supreme Court justices consider the legality of a California ballot initiative that limits marriage to opposite-sex couples. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ( USA-COURT/GAYMARRIAGE )
Protesters in favor of Proposition 8 hold a banner outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ( USA-COURT/GAYMARRIAGE )
Opponents of same-sex marriage gather on the National Mall for the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518472110 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518473822 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage kneel in prayer as they arrive at the Supreme Court as they participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518473838 )
Opponents and supporters of same-sex marriage converge in front of the US Supreme Court as the March for Marriage arrives at the court in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518473850 )
Opponents and supporters of same-sex marriage converge in front of the US Supreme Court as the March for Marriage arrives at the court in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518473895 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage pass the US Supreme Court during the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518474143 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage pass the US Supreme Court during the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518474246 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518474371 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518474447 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518474486 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518475268 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518475342 )
Supporters of same-sex marriage chant slogans as the anti-gay marriage March for Marriage arrives at the US Supreme Court in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518475491 )
A demonstrator holds a bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Supreme Court Gay Marriage )
Qween Amar from Orlando, Fla., left, dances by Margie Phelps, right, a member of the Westboro Baptist Church, outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Supreme Court Gay Marriage )
Protesters on both sides of the gay marriage issue gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164685537 )
Plaintiff couple Sandy Steier (L) and Kris Perry hold hands after attending oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164685652 )
Plaintiffs Paul Katami (R) and Jeff Zarillo leave the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164685653 )
(L-R) Attorney David Boies, plaintiff couples Sandy Steier, Kris Perry, Paul Katami, Jeff Zarillo and attorney Ted Olson leave the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164685655 )
An equal rights supporter waves a flag during demonstration in front of the U.S. Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164685693 )
Equal rights supporters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164685696 )
Equal rights supporters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164685698 )
Equal rights supporters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164685700 )
Equal rights supporters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164685702 )
Partners Vivian Kinney (C) and Patricia Lilly (R), from Akron, Ohio, watch a rally from across the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164685708 )
John Lewis (L) and Stuart Gaffney demonstrate during a rally in favor of equal marriage rights in front of the U.S. Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 164685713 )
6: Plaintiff attorneys David Boies (L) and Ted Olson talk to the media after oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164685744 )
Plaintiff couple Kris Perry (C) and Sandy Steier (R) talk to the media with attorney David Boies (L), after oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) ( 164685747 )
Plaintiffs Sandra Stier (L to R), Kristin Perry, Jeff Zarrillo and Paul Katami exit from the Supreme Court holding hands after their case against California's Proposition 8 was argued in Washington, March 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ( USA-COURT/GAYMARRIAGE )
Attorneys David Bois (L) and Ted Olson (R), who argued against the California law Proposition 8, arrive to speak to the media after arguing their case before the Supreme Court in Washington March 26, 2013.REUTERS/Joshua Roberts ( USA-COURT/GAYMARRIAGE )
Attorneys David Bois (front L) and Ted Olson (front R), who argued against the California law Proposition 8, plaintiffs Sandy Stier (2nd R), Kris Perry (R), Paul Katami (L) and Jeff Zarrillo (2nd L) arrive to speak to the media after arguing their case before the Supreme Court in Washington March 26, 2013. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts ( USA-COURT/GAYMARRIAGE )
Plaintiffs Paul Katami (L), Jeff Zarrillo (2nd L), Sandra Stier (2nd R) and Kristin Perry (R) talk to reporters outside the Supreme Court after their case against California's Proposition 8 was argued in Washington, March 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ( USA-COURT/GAYMARRIAGE )
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518475064 )
A drag queen dances in front of opponents and supporters of same-sex marriage converging in front of the US Supreme Court as the March for Marriage arrives at the court in Washington on March 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518475841 )
A young man holds a rainbow flag in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518480742 )
People hold signs across the street from the US Supreme Court in Washington,DC on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518480744 )
Opponents of same-sex marriage hold signs in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518480775 )
Supporters of same-sex marriage hold signs in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518480794 )
Same-sex marriage opponent Alan Hoyle of the Wake Up Call Ministry argues with supporters of same-sex marriage across from the US Supreme Court in Washington on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518480834 )
Same-sex marriage opponent Alan Hoyle (L) of the Wake Up Call Ministry and a follower hold a sign across from the US Supreme Court in Washington on March 26, 2013 as the court hears arguments on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM/AFP/Getty Images ( 518480835 )
Supporters of marriage equality gathered at the Supreme Court as the justices heard the case Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to California's Proposition 8, on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi/AP Images for Human Rights Campaign) ( United for Marriage Rally )
Supporters of marriage equality gathered at the Supreme Court as the justices heard the case Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to Californiaís Proposition 8 on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi/AP Images for Human Rights Campaign) ( United for Marriage Rally )
Jo Ann Whitehead, left, and Bette Jo Green joined the marriage equality supporters at the Supreme Court as the justices heard the case Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to California's Proposition 8, on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi/AP Images for Human Rights Campaign) ( United for Marriage Rally )
Plaintiffs Paul Katami, left, and his partner Jeff Zarillo, right, from Burbank, Calif., meet with the media outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Supreme Court Gay Marriage )
From left, plaintiffs Sandy Stier, with her partner Kris Perry, and their twin sons Spencer Perry and Elliott Perry, all from Berkeley, Calif., meet with reporters outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( APTOPIX Supreme Court Gay Marriage )
Demonstrators chant outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ( Supreme Court Gay Marriage )
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