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BREAKING: Florida files SCOTUS application to stay injunction in fed marriage case
Florida files U.S. Supreme Court application to stay injunction in federal marriage cases due to take effect in early January. Read the application here: http://bit.ly/1IV56Eg
VIDEO: First Responders for the Freedom to Marry
Video: Retired police officers, Donna Brown, Kathy McDaris and Mike Strickland, urge fellow first responders to sign on to support the freedom to marry.
BREAKING: Broward County Judge Rules In Favor Of Marriage
(December 8, 2014) Today, Broward County Judge Cohen ruled in favor of the freedom to marry! Click here to read Judge Cohen's order. Stay tuned for more information...
BREAKING: MARRIAGES TO START END OF DAY JANUARY 5TH!
Today the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the state’s motion for stay of a District Court ruling that overturned the state’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The stay is scheduled to expire at the end of the day on January 5th, enabling same-sex couples to apply for marriage licenses at that time.
State of Florida Asks 11th Circuit For Extension of Stay in Federal Marriage Case
The State of Florida filed a motion asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to extend the stay in the federal marriage case Brenner v. Scott; if the court refuses, Florida could begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples as early as January 5, 2015.
ALACHUA COUNTY TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA MARRIAGE EQUALITY LAWSUITS
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has taken a public stance in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, by voting to sign on to an Amicus Brief that was drafted and filed by a growing list of local governments in all marriage equality lawsuits in Florida.
BREAKING: Judge Hinkle Denies Requests To Alter Stay On Marriage Ruling
Judge Hinkle has denied requests to both immediately lift and extend the stay on his marriage ruling. According to his order, the stay will expire on the original date of January 5th and will only be extended if by action of the 11th Circuit. He will not lift the stay earlier.
Dying Woman’s Plea for the Right to Marry
Joan Rodriguez and Liz Molina, a same-sex couple unable to marry under Florida's ban, are running out of time as Liz battles terminal cervical cancer.
Edie Windsor’s Letter To Governor Rick Scott
"I am Edith S. Windsor, the plaintiff in Windsor v. United States, the case that won federal recognition of marriages for same-sex couples."
BREAKING: AG Bondi Seeks To Delay Marriage in Florida…Again
PLAYING POLITICS, FLORIDA’S AG BONDI PETITIONS FOR EXTENDED STAY IN MARRIAGE EQUALITY RULING