I wrote last week, that this decision may be more important than the Prop 8 decision handed down already. Even though Judge Vahn Walker found no basis to keep gay men and lesbian women from marrying, if he decides today that the stay will remain, then little has been accomplished to change the lives of Californians.  “Little” may be an exaggeration. Walker did, by the way he conducted the trial, establish a rich case that will help this case proceed towards the Supreme Court. But is that enough?  Are we fighting for the creation of a good case, or are we fighting for equality? If the stay remains, same-sex marriage will continue to be on hold. If he rules against the stay, gay marriage will once again be legal in California. I can see it going either way, although based on the facts of the case, I expect he will rule to allow marriage immediately. I hope to write more, after the ruling is announced later today.

Los Angeles, California (CNN) — A federal court in California will rule Thursday on whether to keep a temporary stay in place in the case that overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriages.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California will announce its decision between 9 a.m. and noon (12 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET).

If the stay is lifted, same-sex marriages will be legal in California.

via Decision on stay expected in California same-sex marriages case – CNN.com.