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December Case of the Month
Lesbian and Gay Adoption in Florida: Lofton et al. v. Kearney et al.
In order to help bring a better understanding of the Bill of Rights in action, the ACLU of Florida has initiated the Case of the Month. Each month, we will highlight either a current case before the courts or past landmark decisions. In discussing the case, we hope to offer extensive learning materials, including balanced information on the key legal issues in the lawsuit, the attorneys, plaintiffs and defendants involved, lesson plans, teacher handouts and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
For December, we have selected a recent case challenging a Florida statute that bars lesbians and gays from adopting in Florida, even though they can serve as foster parents or legal guardians: Lofton v. Kearney
The Case of the Month is designed to be a resource tool for teachers and students, as well as a good way for the general public to keep informed about some of our hottest cases of the moment.
