How convenient! Miami judge who struck gay adoption ban demoted

[WillParkinson]

Miami judge who struck gay adoption ban demoted

(Miami) A Miami-Dade circuit court judge who ruled Florida’s gay adoption ban is unconstitutional has been demoted.

Judge Cindy Lederman has been removed from her 15-year post as top administrative judge over Miami-Dade’s juvenile courts. The new chief justice over Miami courts says he wanted new perspectives and leadership.

Lederman ruled in November 2008 that Florida’s gay adoption ban was unconstitutional, a case now on appeal. She also oversaw numerous juvenile justice programs in Miami and publicly scolded state officials in 2002 following the disappearance of 5-year-old foster child Rilya Wilson.

The new top judge in Miami’s juvenile courts is Orlando Prescott. Lederman will remain a juvenile court judge and says she respects the decision.

http://www.365gay.com/news/miami-judge-who-struck-gay-adoption-ban-demoted/

[NishiKotarou]

1. It's amazing...

It just astounds me how so many people in our community demand activism and shun those of us who don't participate, yet there are so many clear examples of discrimination against those than stand up for change. Even in Obama's America, where things are supposed to be better, we are mired in the same cycle of self destruction. At what point do we just throw in the towel? Is there any point in fighting? I'm glad that he tried, at any rate, but I can't find myself feeling heartened by the whole thing.