Florida Courts rule: GLBT adoption ban inconsitiutional

September 22, 2010

this just in -

This morning the Third District Court of Appeals in Miami, FL upheld a lower court ruling that declared Florida's ban on gay and lesbian adoption to be unconstitutional.

"We affirm the judgment of adoption, which holds subsection 63.042(3), Florida Statutes, violates the equal protection provision found in article I, section 2,

of the Florida Constitution."

You can read the full decision

here: [url]http://www.3dca.flcourts.org/opinions/3D08-3044.pdf[/url]

While the Appeals Court has affirmed the ban is unconstitutional, it is likely the case will end up in the Florida Supreme Court.

loveajax

September 22, 2010

Great news!!

This will definitely go to the Supremes.....let's hope they do the right thing.

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CaddoRose

September 22, 2010

Isn't it nice when they finally realize what we already know? Greater yet that they can apply the law. On a similar note, I'm saddened that congress could not repeal don't ask, don't tell.

Rachelle_M.

October 31, 2010

I find it sad that some would want to keep children out of potentially loving forever homes because of sexual orientation. Why deny a child an opportunity to be loved? I'll never understand it.

CRAZY_WOMAN

October 31, 2010

I agree that GLBT should be able to adopt,There are so many kids,that need love.One thing I notice about GLBT,There very nice and loving people,thats's what kids need.