Eleventh Circuit Affirms Decision to Preliminarily Block Unlawful "Stop W.O.K.E." Censorship Law
The victory supports challenges to discriminatory classroom censorship efforts nationwide.
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ACLU of Florida Statement on Passage of Bill that Stifles Academic Freedom in Higher Education in House Subcommitee
The Postsecondary Education and Workforce Subcommittee voted Monday to advance House Bill 999 (HB 999).The new bill targets academic freedom in higher education one year after the passage of the unconstitutional Stop W.O.K.E. Act, which was blocked by a federal court in November 2022.
ACLU of Florida Statement on Passage of Anti-Trans Healthcare Bill in Senate Subcommittee
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Senate Committee on Health Policy voted to pass Senate Bill 254 (SB 254) yesterday.
Seven Different Amicus Briefs Filed Against the Ongoing 15-week Abortion Ban Amid New Bill Restrictions
On Thursday, seven amicus briefs were filed with the Florida Supreme Court in the ongoing challenge against House Bill 5 (H.B. 5), a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Florida Sheriff Settles Lawsuit for Unlawfully Profiling and Detaining Florida Resident Born Abroad
Marion County Sheriff’s Office changed its policies and paid damages after getting sued for unlawfully detaining a U.S. resident for ICE.
ACLU of Florida Condemns DeSantis Announcement of Egregious Plan to Attack Florida Immigrants
In a press conference Thursday, Gov. DeSantis outlined an egregious proposal to prevent immigrant Floridians from accessing education and health care while also criminalizing those who provide transportation or shelter to immigrants, including those who are legally authorized to be in Florida.