Defending justice in the Sunshine State

Florida's 2023 legislative session officially begins March 7, 2023, and ends sixty days later on May 5, 2023.

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Latest Press Releases
ACLU of Florida Opposes Passage of ‘Don’t Say LGBTQ’ Expansion Bill that will Chill Speech, Censor Classroom Discussions, and Ban Books Unconstitutional
Today, the House voted to pass House Bill 1069 (HB 1069), a bill that would censor classroom discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity through 8th grade, significantly expand book bans, and...
ACLU of Florida Statement Denounces Passage of Bill that Lowers Jury Threshold for Death Sentences in Senate
On Thursday, the Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 450 (SB 450). This bill reintroduces unconstitutional non-unanimous jury recommendations for the death penalty.
Abuses at Florida ICE Detention Center Exposed by Mobile Billboard
Immigrant rights organizations deliver letter to ICE and launch billboard throughout Florida to raise awareness about human rights violations at Baker County Detention Center.
Fight Racism and White Supremacy in Florida
With our partners across Florida, the ACLU of Florida is dedicated to dismantling and eradicating white supremacy and racism in all of its forms. We have developed a list of actions you can commit to right now to make a difference.