Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
Stewart and Stewart v. Heineman
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nebraska, and the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP have filed a lawsuit in state court on behalf of three couples seeking to strike down a state policy that bans gay and lesbian individuals and couples from serving as foster parents.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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11 Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions Cases
Florida
Nov 2012
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
In re: Gill
A challenge to Florida's ban on adoption by gay parents.
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Florida
Nov 2012
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
In re: Gill
A challenge to Florida's ban on adoption by gay parents.
Arkansas
Apr 2011
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
Cole v. Arkansas
VICTORY! On April 7, 2011, the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a ruling striking down Act 1, a law prohibiting adoption by unmarried couples.
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Arkansas
Apr 2011
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
Cole v. Arkansas
VICTORY! On April 7, 2011, the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a ruling striking down Act 1, a law prohibiting adoption by unmarried couples.
Court Case
Mar 2008
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
In re Hadaway
Georgia custody/adoption denial
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Mar 2008
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
In re Hadaway
Georgia custody/adoption denial
Court Case
Mar 2007
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
Howard v. Arkansas
The ACLU represented four prospective foster parents in a lawsuit that struck down a regulation banning gay people and people in households with gay family members from foster parenting.
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Mar 2007
Discriminatory Treatment in Foster Parenting and Adoptions
Howard v. Arkansas
The ACLU represented four prospective foster parents in a lawsuit that struck down a regulation banning gay people and people in households with gay family members from foster parenting.