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Press Advisory: ACLU suit to challenge Miami-Dade Cuba Ordinance
April 4, 2000
The ACLU of Florida (Greater Miami Chapter) will hold a press conference to announce the filing of a class action lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Miami-Dade County's "Cuba restrictions" and its "Cuba affidavit," which is required of any group wishing to apply for County cultural grants or seeking to use County facilities.
The ACLU will hold a press conference:
When:
Wednesday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m.
Where:
The 5th floor conference room of the ACLU of Florida (The Chesterfield Smith Center for Equal Justice, 3000 Biscayne Blvd.)
Why:
To announce the filing of the lawsuit and introduce plaintiffs in the case
Who:
Beth Boone, Executive Director of the non-profit Miami Light Project
Hugo Cancio, Miami concert promoter
Alberto Sarrain, Executive Director of the non-profit Cuban Cultural Group (Teatro La Ma Teodora)
From the ACLU: Howard Simon, ACLU of Florida Executive Director, and John de Leon, President of the ACLU Greater Miami Chapter
