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Lawsuit against marriage amendment leaders dismissed
Nov 3, 2008

MIAMI (FBW) – A lawsuit alleging election law violations filed against leaders of the coalition backing Amendment 2, the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment, was dismissed late Monday by a Miami judge.

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According to a news release from John Stemberger, chairman of Florida4Marriage.org, the coalition working for passage of Amendment 2, the lawsuit sought to freeze the marriage campaign bank accounts and remove all television ads for alleged violations of Florida election law. 

The lawsuit was filed by Florida Red and Blue, a pro-homosexual rights organization opposing Amendment 2.

Liberty Counsel attorney Harry Mihet represented Stemberger and various organizations he leads. Stemberger reported the court issued an oral ruling denying all counts of plaintiff's motion and found there was no basis for an emergency hearing, no basis for injunctive relief and no likelihood of success on the merits of the claim.

“This is typical of the desperate and unethical campaign this crowd has run since day one. They cannot survive in the marketplace of ideas by arguing whether or not same sex marriage is good for Florida's children and families,” Stemberger said. “All they have had to offer is scare tactics and intimidation. This and other complaints they have filed against us are a publicity stunt on the eve of the election to try and confuse voters because they are tanking in the polls. The people of Florida will have the final say on marriage in spite of their dirty tricks.” 

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