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Dec 05, 2018
Peter Sean Brown, plaintiff

Peter Sean Brown v. Richard Ramsay

The ACLU, ACLU of Florida, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a natural-born U.S. citizen who was unlawfully detained and nearly deported as a result of a Florida sheriff’s improper collaboration with ICE.
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Apr 28, 2014
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Marriage Recognition Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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Jul 26, 2012
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"Viewpoint" Debate: Vote No on Amendment 8

With November's election fast approaching, more and more Floridians are becoming aware of the potential dangers presented by the misleading-titled "Religious Freedom Amendment" on the ballot, proposed Amendment 8, which would repeal a century-old protection in the Florida religion on government involvement in religious activities.
Court Case
Dec 05, 2018
Peter Sean Brown, plaintiff
Court Case
Dec 05, 2018

Peter Sean Brown v. Richard Ramsay

The ACLU, ACLU of Florida, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a natural-born U.S. citizen who was unlawfully detained and nearly deported as a result of a Florida sheriff’s improper collaboration with ICE.
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Apr 28, 2014
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Apr 28, 2014

Marriage Recognition Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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Jul 26, 2012
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Court Case
Jul 26, 2012

"Viewpoint" Debate: Vote No on Amendment 8

With November's election fast approaching, more and more Floridians are becoming aware of the potential dangers presented by the misleading-titled "Religious Freedom Amendment" on the ballot, proposed Amendment 8, which would repeal a century-old protection in the Florida religion on government involvement in religious activities.
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