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5 Inspirational Photos From the Prop. 8 Hearings

5 Inspirational Photos From the Prop. 8 Hearings

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These images reveal the tension, the hope, and the conflict as the Supreme Court considers marriage equality in a pivotal moment for LGBT Americans.

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Sandy Stier and Kris Perry are the plaintiffs in today's Proposition 8 case and proudly held hands before the cameras while leaving on their way to the Supreme Court today.

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The line to enter the Supreme Court was long, and reports said people waited outside for days in the hope of getting a seat for this moment.

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Perry Plaintiffs Kris Perry and Sandy Stier (back) joined Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo (front) for a photo with an American flag as the backdrop before their case took center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court today.

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The opponents of same-sex marriage can't stop the Supreme Court from ruling. They prep for a "March for Marriage" in Washington but they aren't commanding the spotlight.

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Andrea Grill (right) and Lee Ann Hopkins (left), from Alexandria VA. kiss after getting engaged during a rally outside of the U.S Supreme Court on the day of the Proposition 8 hearing.

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