ACLU Responds to State Attorney's Report on Todashev Killing
Report an “important first step for transparency” but issue of justified killing “remains frustratingly and disappointingly unanswered.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2014
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ACLU Calls for Public Transparency on FBI Shooting Death of Ibragim Todashev
Unbroken FBI track record of clearing its agents who use deadly force leads to renewed calls for openness and accountability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2014
ACLU Lawsuit Seeks Recognition for Florida Same-Sex Couples Married Out of State
Lawsuit brought on behalf of eight married same-sex couples and SAVE says the harm caused by state’s refusal to recognize out-of-state marriages violates the couples’ constitutional rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2014
“Dignidad y Trabajo” Campaign Kicks Off to Bring an End to Workplace Discrimination
Discrimination creates high unemployment and poverty rates amongst LGBT individuals; campaign calls for action to strengthen households, bolster economic stability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2014
ACLU Calls on Gov. Scott, Clemency Board to Reform Voting Ban Policy in “Precious Little Time” before UN Review
Letter sent today by ACLU of Florida Regional Director who is travelling to Geneva to testify before UN Committee on Human Rights on state’s lifetime voting bans for people with past felony convictions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2014
ACLU of Florida Statement on Teen’s Death Caused by Miami Beach Police Electroshock Weapon Shooting
ACLU demands change in police department policies and full investigations as a result of medical examiner’s announcement and other Miami-Dade deaths following electroshock weapon shootings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2014