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That is a constitutional crisis, usurping the power of the people.

Kevin Snider, Pacific Justice Institute lawyer — commenting on the dismissal by California's Third District Court of Appeal of a lawsuit compelling the state to defend Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage.

Kevin Snider, Pacific Justice Institute lawyer — commenting on the dismissal by California's Third District Court of Appeal of a lawsuit compelling the state to defend Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.