New Detention Database Uncovers Over 96 Complaints Filed at the Glades County Detention Center Since 2017
The Florida Detention Database tracks complaints at detention centers across the state
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ACLU of Florida Statement on the Passage of Joint Resolution that Prevents Citizens from Participating in Democracy
The Senate Ethics and Elections Committee today voted to pass Senate Joint Resolution 1412, which would obstruct the right of citizens to participate directly in democracy through the ballot initiative process.
ACLU of Florida Statement on Education Committee Passage of Senate Bill that Censors Free Speech and Discussions of Gender and Sexual Orientation in Classrooms
Today, the Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 1834, a bill that bans school districts and teachers from discussing topics related to LGBTQ+ issues, n elementary and middle schools or at any level “in a manner that is not age-appropriate.”
ACLU of Florida Denounces Passage of Bill in House Committee that will Make Voting Less Accessible for Floridians
On Thursday, the House Public Integrity and Elections Committee passed PCB PIE 3, a bill that would require stricter voter ID requirements for vote-by-mail ballot returns, without containing an option for voters who do not have a State of Florida driver’s license or last four digits of their SSN.
ACLU of Florida Denounces Passage of Bill in Senate Committee that will Ban Abortion Access After 15 Weeks
Today, the Senate Health Policy Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 146 (SB 146), which will eliminate access to safe and legal abortion care after 15 weeks and will criminalize medical professionals who provide such critical reproductive healthcare.
ACLU of Florida denounces passage of joint resolution that obstructs the citizen initiative process in House Judiciary Committee
A proposal that would obstruct Floridians' right to participate directly in democracy through the citizen initiative process passed in the House Judiciary Committee today despite opposition from advocacy organizations across the state.