Ernest Dronenburg says California officials exceeded their authority by ordering county clerks to marry same-sex couples. He’s asked the California Supreme Court to issue an order that he not do so.
Via: Mike Blake / Reuters
Folks in San Diego had celebrated when the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of California's Proposition 8 in June, which led state officials to announce a few days later that same-sex couples again are allowed to marry in California.
Source: arcc.sdcounty.ca.gov
But, the San Diego County clerk, Ernest Dronenburg, disagreed with that decision, so he sued Gov. Jerry Brown and Attorney General Kamala Harris.
Especially Harris. Because, Twitter.
