The effing ACLU seems to do more harm than good it seems. I see no reason a person asking to receive state assistance should not be drug tested. I was drug tested every single time I have ever applied for a job.

Florida Today

ORLANDO — A federal court judge in Orlando is hearing arguments about the constitutionality of a Florida law that requires state welfare applicants to take drug tests before receiving assistance.

The Florida American Civil Liberties Union is arguing against the law Monday and contends that by applying for welfare in Florida, applicants are being forced to forfeit their constitutional right against unlawful search. The state is being represented by an attorney from the governor’s office.

The ACLU is asking the judge to issue a preliminary injunction against the law.

Some state Republicans say a recent figure showing that 2.7 percent of about 2,000 applicants were denied funds after positive tests shows that the program is a deterrent to drug users. A Democratic state senator has proposed legislation to repeal the law.

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