Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Florida Legislative Investigation Committee, also called the Johns Committee, which tried to eliminate homosexuals from universities and state employment in Florida, 1956–1965 Homosexuality and Citizenship in Florida , anti-gay pamphlet published by the Johns Committee in 1964, notorious at the time because of its lewd photographs of men ...
As of mid-2011, the state's sodomy law, though unenforceable, had not been repealed by Florida legislators. [13] Since the passage of the Florida Amendment 2 on November 4, 2008, by a vote of 61.9% in favor and 38.1% opposed, both same-sex marriage and civil union had been banned by Florida's state constitution. Despite that temporary setback ...
The first openly bisexual judge in the United States is Mike Jacobs, a state court judge in DeKalb County, Georgia, who came out publicly in 2018. [151] State judge of compensation claims: Rand Hoch, Flagler, Seminole and Volusia counties, Florida – appointed 1992 [152]
Educators, students and advocates across the Florida higher education system spoke out Monday against the recent removal by the state of hundreds of general education courses that touch on race ...
A new state law set the stage for ending the state’s 21 panels. In essence, civilians in Florida will no longer be able to complain about alleged police brutality outside of the department’s ...
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Nelson "for want of a substantial federal question" in a state court case where two men challenged Minnesota's refusal to approve their application for a marriage license. It was the first legal challenge for same-sex marriage. [81] In October, Maryland became the first U.S. state to pass a statute banning marriage between homosexual couples [82]
FDLE is the State of Florida's investigative arm. They are considered more of a state police than Florida's highway patrol, which specializes in traffic enforcement and vehicle-related homicide. All investigation into any crimes, including crimes committed by law enforcement can only be initiated by a government agency and all citizen requests ...