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  • Bruce Kevin Bates - The ACLU of Florida filed a federal lawsuit on Feb. 10, 2010 against the City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, and CityPlace Community Redevelopment District on behalf of Bruce Kevin Bates, a street artist who was unlawfully prohibited from using a public area to create his art.
  • ACLU Sues Clermont on Behalf of Local Auto Shop Owner - The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Clermont on behalf of local businessman Wayne E. Weatherbee, owner of Bee’s Auto located in Clermont. According to the lawsuit, City officials have unconstitutionally targeted Weatherbee, attempting to suppress his free speech.
  • Cynthia Nixon Joins ACLU for Adoption Campaign Kick-off Party / 2 of 2 - Cynthia Nixon, acclaimed television and movie star, joined the ACLU of Florida on Saturday, January 9, 2010 to kick-off the ACLU's Campaign to End Florida's Ban on Adoption by Gays and Lesbians. The event, held at the Shore Club in South Beach, drew over 350 people on the coldest night in Miami since 1974.
  • Cynthia Nixon Joins ACLU for Adoption Campaign Kick-off Party / 1 of 2 - Cynthia Nixon, acclaimed television and movie star, joined the ACLU of Florida on Saturday, January 9, 2010 to kick-off the ACLU's Campaign to End Florida's Ban on Adoption by Gays and Lesbians. The event, held at the Shore Club in South Beach, drew over 350 people on the coldest night in Miami since 1974.
  • St. Pete Drug Law Reform Event - Everyone in Florida is affected by the human, social, and financial costs of the "War on Drugs." Florida deserves a more sensible solution to drug policy. Event speakers included Nora Callahan, Executive Director of the November Coalition; Deborah Fleischaker, FAMM Director of State and Legislative Affairs; and Courtenay Strickland, ACLU of Florida Director of Public Policy.
  • Jacksonville Pride 2009 - After Jacksonville's Pride was cancelled, ACLU of Florida Regional Director Benétta Standly partnered with the ACLU of Florida's Northeast Chapter to put on Pride in downtown Jacksonville, and it was a success!
  • Sex Offender Shantytown - Miami-Dade County's 2,500-foot restriction on residency for sex offenders has led to a public safety crisis with over 70 individuals living in squalor under a bridge on Biscayne Bay. The ACLU has a lawsuit pending against the County, purpoting that the 2,500-foot law preempts the State's 1,000-foot restriction, which would make it easier for offenders to find housing, and make our community safer.
  • ACLU Celebrates PRIDE 2009 - PRIDE events throughout Florida in 2009
  • ACLU CameraHead Project in YBOR CITY - The Camerahead Project calls attention to is a protest upset about the growing prevalence of CCTV (surveillance) cameras in public places, including Ybor City. More information at www.aclufl.org/cameraheads
  • Collier Chapter 2009 Board of Directors - Newly elected Collier Chapter 2009 Board of Directors
  • Free Fany - Stop Unlawful Arrests and Detentions - News conference in Orlando for Rita "Fany" Cote who was unlawfully arrested and detained by police officers in Taveres, Lake County, FL. Read more here: http://www.aclufl.org/news_events/?action=viewRelease&emailAlertID=3702
  • The Complete Angler - First Amendment display outside of The Complete Angler in Clearwater, FL.
  • FRRC Day of Action 2008 -
  • Three Miami Students Receive First Zelda Glazer Award - Three Miami-Dade Public School Students Receive the First Zelda Glazer Essay Competition Award at the Greater Miami Chapter's Annual Law Day Event.
  • ACLU & Amnesty International Call for Closure of Guantánamo - ACLU of Florida Joins Amnesty International USA at Bayfront Park, Miami, to unveil "The Cell" in Miami to shed light on the injustices in Guantánamo, and call on the U.S. Government to close Guantánamo and restore Habeas Corpus. Speakers: Larry Cox, Executive Director, AIUSA; Howard Simon, Executive Director, ACLU-FL; Neal Sonnet, Chair of the ABA's Task Force on Treatment of Enemy Combatantsand and an observer of the Guantánamo military commissions
  • Rights Restoration Day of Action - The ACLU of Florida, along with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, brought over 250 activists to Tallahassee on April 1, 2008 to call for meaningful reform of Florida's broken clemency system.
  • Dixie County Ten Commandments - Unconstitutional governmental display of the Ten Commandments in front of the Dixie County, FL County Courthouse. The ACLU of Florida challenged the display on behalf of local members in February of 2007.
  • Sarasota Revote Rally - Howard Simon speaks at Sarasota Revote Rally in front of 750 attendees.
  • Tampa NAACP Dinner - ACLU Members attend NAACP dinner in Tampa, Fla.
  • 2006 ACLU MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE - Members, Board members and staff met in Washington D.C. this fall for learning, lobbying and networking.
  • July 4 Parade - Bay County - ACLU of Florida Bay County Interim Chapter Marches in 4th of July Parade!
  • 2006 Pride Photo Montage - A collection of photos from Pride events in Ft. Lauderdale, Daytona Beach, Tampa-St. Pete and Pensacola
  • 2006 Nelson Poynter Awards Dinner in Fort Lauderdale - Honoring Lillian Tamayo, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Miami, Palm Beach and Treasure Coast; and Mary Capobianco, CEO of Planned Parenthood of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Special Guests Myra MacPherson and Frank Cerabino.
  • February 10 2006 West Central Florida Reception - Hosted by the ACLU of Florida Greater Tampa and Pinellas Chapters
  • Central Florida Chapter ACLU of Florida - Central Chapter awards scholarship to Amanda Laber.
  • Challenge to Florida's Anti-Gay Relationship Initiative - The ACLU has filed a brief before the Florida Supreme Court on behalf of six same-sex couples who charge that an anti-gay voter initiative threatening protections for the families of same-sex couples violates the Florida Constitution.
  • Come Out Pensacola Community Fair and Celebration. - Come Out Pensacola almost didn't happen when the Pensacola City Council voiced opposition and asked the city attorney to find a way to stop it. ACLU was there and reminded the city council of a document called the Constitution and Bill of Rights. In the end the city council did the right thing and the community fair went on complete with protesters both for and against, entertainment, vendors and the ACLU. It was a great day for free speech.
  • 2005 Nelson Poynter Award Dinner in Boca Raton - The ACLU of Florida honored Congressman Alcee Hastings at its annual Nelson Poynter Civil Liberties Award Dinner on May 7 in Boca Raton. The evening featured a keynote address by Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, the sole member of the U.S. Senate to vote against the controversial USA Patriot Act.
  • September 2005 Board Meeting in Orlando - This gallery contains images from our September 10, 2005 ACLU of Florida Board of Directors Meeting in Orlando.