Press Releases

ACLU of Florida Condemns HJR 583 for Inviting Religious Coercion in Public Schools

Bill weaponizes “religious freedom” to pressure students, undermine inclusion, and erode the separation of church and state

ACLU of Florida Warns SB 1632/SB 1634 Could Dangerously Expand Government Power and Chill Free Speech

So-called “Domestic Terrorism” package risks discretionary enforcement, political targeting, and escalation of authoritarian policing

ACLU of Florida Warns SB 164 Would Unleash Miscarriage and Abortion Lawsuits Across Florida

Bill invites private harassment of patients and providers, deepening Florida’s reproductive healthcare crisis and driving OB-GYNs out of the state

ACLU of Florida Condemns HB 1119 as Unconstitutional Expansion of Book Bans in Florida Schools

Bill forces “ban first, review later” removals and threatens funding, further chilling free speech and students’ right to read

Federal Court Allows Naples Pride Lawsuit to Move Forward After The City’s Attempt to Dismiss the Case

Judge denies most of the City’s motion to dismiss, clearing the way for Naples Pride’s claims to proceed as the case continues.

ACLU of Florida and SPLC Sue on Behalf of Tallahassee Residents Over Fire Services Fees

The lawsuit argues that the charge is an unconstitutional tax that disproportionately harms low-income, Black, and Hispanic households