Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit Challenging West Palm Beach Ordinance that Criminalizes Requests for Help
We filed a federal lawsuit challenging a West Palm Beach ordinance that prohibits asking for donations in certain public spaces.
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ACLU of Florida Sues to Demand Data Transparency in Florida’s Criminal Justice System
The lawsuit is in response to state and local officials’ failure to implement Florida’s 2018 Criminal Justice Data Transparency law
Florida District Court Rules Ordinance that Criminalizes Requests for Charity is Unconstitutional As Applied
In response to an amicus brief filed by legal organizations, the Florida Attorney General’s Office reversed the State’s initial position and conceded that the ordinance was a violation of the First Amendment
Lawsuit Challenging Florida’s Anti-Protest Law Will Move Forward
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, a federal judge allowed the lawsuit challenging Florida’s anti-protest law, H.B.1, to move forward.
Civil Rights Groups File Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Block Anti-Protest Law, H.B.1
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
SPLC, ACLU of Florida Support St. Petersburg Charter Review Commission Vote on City Council Election System
If the measure is approved by voters this November, St. Petersburg City Council will be more representative of its communities