The first federal trial to determine if the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from outlawing same-sex marriage got under way Monday, with a judge peppering both sides with questions during their opening statements.
Regardless of the outcome of the case, it's likely to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where it ultimately could become a landmark that determines if gay Americans have the right to marry. Only five states allow same-sex marriage.
Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who is hearing the lawsuit aimed at overturning Proposition 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, repeatedly interjected as lawyers for both sides …
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