Civil Rights and Immigrant Advocates Denounce Anti-Sanctuary Bill
Proposed bill banning “sanctuary” policies would endanger families and lead to the unwarranted persecution of immigrants in Florida
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ACLU Files Appellate Brief Defending the Right to Medical Care for Transgender Woman in Custody of the Florida Department of Corrections
Appeal in lawsuit argues that denying transgender inmate medically necessary care, including social transition, violates Eighth Amendment
ACLU of Florida Statement on Gov.-Elect Ron DeSantis’ Comment on Amendment 4 Implementation
Civil and voting rights organizations send letter to Secretary of State with guidance on Amendment 4 implementation
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Florida Sheriff Over ICE Collaboration
The case was brought against Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay on behalf of Peter Brown, who was detained by the county at ICE’s request. Brown’s repeated pleas that he was a U.S. citizen and could not be held for ICE went ignored.
National Coalition Against Censorship calls on Florida prison officials to stop censoring the Militant newspaper
The National Coalition Against Censorship sent a letter (see attached) to Florida prison officials calling on them to cease their frequent impoundment and censorship of the Militant, a socialist newsweekly published in defense of the interests of working people since 1928.
ACLU, ACLU of Florida, NAACP-LDF File Complaint Against Discriminatory Hair Policies in Florida Schools
The complaint argues that because A Book’s receives public funding, its policy violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.