FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 12, 2010
CONTACT:
Brandon Hensler, Director of Communications, (786) 363-2737 or media@aclufl.org
MIAMI – The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida today released the following statement, which is attributable to Howard Simon, ACLU of Florida Executive Director:
“We are happy to hear that DCF wants to bring this case to an end and allow the Gill family to get on with their lives.
“What is needed now is a similar statement from Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum that will formally end this case and allow judges to decide -- on a case-by-case basis -- what is in the best interests of children.
“Ending this case here will mean that gay people throughout the State of Florida can apply to adopt and will be treated like everyone else. This means that more children will have the opportunity to have a permanent home with a loving family.”
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