During every Florida Legislative Session, the ACLU of Florida works to accomplish positive reforms for civil liberties and civil rights and defend every Floridians' rights. Our legislative priorities this year cover a broad array of civil liberties issues including, criminal justice reform, LGBT rights, immigrant's rights, reproductive rights, religious liberty, and voting rights.
Significantly and dangerously expands the Governor’s police power and enforcement authority through reviving the dormant Florida State Guard and enlarging its capacity from 400 to 1500 members, increasing...
Criminalizes Floridians who shelter, support, and provide transportation to undocumented immigrants, including those who have overstayed their visa or who have lived in Florida for decades and have US born...
Prohibits gender-inclusive restrooms and changing facilities in schools, private businesses, public shelters, and healthcare facilities.
Expands state law to include vague language that can be used to attack drag shows and performances even though Florida law already prohibits exposing minors to shows considered sexually explicit or harmful...
Bans abortion after 6 weeks, before most people even know they are pregnant.
Criminalizes bystanders who film or stand within 30 feet of police officers or other first responders engaging in excessive use of force and thus makes it harder to hold bad actors accountable by ensuring...