Beginning at 8:30 a.m. PDT, The Advocate will offer live coverage of Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the federal court challenge to determine the constitutionality of Prop. 8.

California's gay marriage ban was approved by voters in 2008. The ruling in this case will likely be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Check back to Advocate.com throughout the day for up-to-the-minute coverage via Twitter.