California gays in marriage case cite status woes

Supporters of gay marriage rally outside the federal courthouse in San Francisco, California January 11, 2010. California's ban on gay marriage went to trial in a federal case that plaintiffs hope to take all the way to the US Supreme Court and overturn bans throughout the nation. [Agencies]

Marilee Kreml sings with a group of same-sex marriage supporters outside the federal courthouse in San Francisco, California January 11, 2010. California's ban on gay marriage went to trial in a federal case that plaintiffs hope to take all the way to the US Supreme Court and overturn bans throughout the nation. [Agencies]