Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Freedom to Marry in Florida
What's at Stake
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Florida, and the Podhurst Orseck law firm have filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of eight same-sex couples and SAVE, an LGBT rights organization based in Miami, challenging the state of Florida’s refusal to recognize their marriages, which were performed in other states and recognized by the federal government.
Summary
These eight couples have all the rights and responsibilities of marriage in the states where they exchanged vows, and the federal government recognizes their marriages as well. It’s time for Florida to stop the harmful practice of treating committed couples as if they are strangers.”
Status: Victory! On Aug., 21 2014 the district court judge granted plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction and ruled that Florida’s marriage bans are unconstitutional. The ruling was stayed and the stay was set to expire on January 5, 2015. Additionally, on September 4, 2014, the state filed a notice of appeal with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. When the 11th Circuit denied that request, the State filed an application for a stay extension at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court rejected their request. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle issued an order stating that the stay would be lifted at the end of the day on January 5th.
Legal Documents
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12/18/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Plaintiff-Appellees’ Response Brief in Opposition to Defendant-Appellants’ Application for a Stay
Date Filed: 12/18/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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12/17/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Response Brief of Grimsley Plaintiffs-Appellees
Date Filed: 12/17/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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12/15/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Response Brief of Brenner Plaintiffs-Appellees
Date Filed: 12/15/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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12/15/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Defendant-Appellants’ Application to U.S. Supreme Court to Stay Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 12/15/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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12/03/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Order Denying Appellants' Motion to Extend Stay
Date Filed: 12/03/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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11/26/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Appellees' Response in Opposition to Motion to Extend Stay
Date Filed: 11/26/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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11/18/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Appellants' Motion to Extend Stay
Date Filed: 11/18/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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11/14/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Brief of Defendants-Appellants
Date Filed: 11/14/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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08/21/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Order Granting Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 08/21/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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05/27/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott - Plaintiffs' Consolidated Response to State Officials' Motion to Dismiss, and Reply in support of Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 05/27/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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05/12/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott - Washington County Clerk's Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 05/12/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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05/12/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott - State Officials' Motion to Dismiss and Memo Opposing Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 05/12/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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04/25/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott - Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 04/25/2014
Affiliate: Florida
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03/13/2014
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. - Complaint
Date Filed: 03/13/2014
Affiliate: Florida
Press Releases
Federal Court Rules that Florida Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples is Unconstitutional
ACLU Seeks Recognition for Florida Same-Sex Couples Married Out of State
