SAN FRANCISCO — Technically, it's a punt. But to the lawyers trying to bring marriage equality to California, Wednesday's ruling on Proposition 8 felt like a touchdown.

"The Supreme Court stood up for the Constitution, stood up for the rights of our clients, and now we're going to celebrate with some weddings," said David Boies, co-lead counsel for two couples who challenged Prop 8 in federal court.

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