Miami court set to rule on Florida anti-gay adoption ban

Qnews  Oct 27 08

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel , Local10 News Florida is the only state that outright prohibits gay men and lesbians from adopting children. Now, those who support and oppose adoption by gay couples are awaiting a decision in a Miami court case they think could provide ammunition to overturn the state law that was passed 32 years ago during Anita Bryant's campaign against gay rights, South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The case was brought by Frank Martin Gill and his partner who have been foster parents to 4-year old and 8-year old half brothers since 2004. In 2004, the state encouraged. Full story...

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