Press Releases

ACLU of Florida Statement Condemns Passage of Bill Requiring Minors to Obtain Parental Consent in Order to Discontinue Their Pregnancy

This bill is unconstitutional, dangerous to minors, and contrary to the will of Floridians.

February 21, 2020

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Law That Undermines Voting Rights Restoration

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling blocking a Florida law that created wealth-based hurdles to voting and significantly curtailed Florida’s Voting Restoration Amendmentwhich sought to end lifetime disenfranchisement and automatically restore voting rights to 1.4 million Floridians.

February 19, 2020

Grassroots Organizations Collectively Urge Legislature to Protect Floridian’s Right to Direct Democracy & Oppose Anti-Ballot Initiative Proposals

Floridians’ right to participate in direct democracy is protected by Florida’s constitution. Elected officials should strive to make it easier for the people to access democracy and government at all levels, not harder.

February 18, 2020

Voting Rights Groups Call On State Officials to Ensure Florida Is Ready for Elections

Days before the February 18 voter registration deadline, questions remain about whether the online voter registration system is prepared.

February 13, 2020

ACLU of Florida Statement on Senate Bill Obstructing the Citizen Initiative Process

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Senate Judiciary Committee today voted to pass Senate Bill 1794, which would undermine the ability of citizens to directly participate in the democratic process through a ballot initiative and further complicate Florida’s strict constitutional amendment proc

February 11, 2020

ACLU of Florida Statement on Passage of Senate Bill Requiring Minors to Obtain Parental Consent in Order to Stop Being Pregnant

TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Senate today voted to pass Senate Bill 404, which requires minors to obtain parental consent in order to access abortion care.

February 6, 2020