Press Releases

Federal Trial Begins in Lawsuit Challenging Racial Gerrymandering in Tampa Bay Senate District

Lawsuit alleges Florida’s map packs Black voters from St. Petersburg and Tampa into a single district, undermining equal representation.

Federal Appellate Court Denies Florida’s Request to Enforce Unconstitutional Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4-C

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to stay a lower court’s decision blocking enforcement of a discriminatory law targeting immigrants for arrest and detention.

Naples Pridefest Continues — Because Our Community Always Will

While restrictions were permitted, the spirit of Pride remains untouched: joyful, resilient, and protected by the Constitution.

Opening Brief Filed in Appeal of Florida’s Discriminatory Book Ban Law

Parents elevate concerns in important First Amendment case.

Federal Court Rules in Favor of U.S. Citizen Illegally Detained for Deportation by Florida Sheriff

A federal court ruled that Mr. Brown’s Fourth Amendment rights were violated when Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay illegally detained him in April 2018.

Immigrant Tortured in Prolonged Solitary Confinement at Baker County Detention Center

Sanctuary of the South and the ACLU of Florida filed an amended federal lawsuit on behalf of Guillermo Serrabi, a Salvadoran man illegally detained and violently assaulted while held in prolonged solitary confinement at the Baker County Detention Center.

“Naples Pride’s Drag Performance is Protected Speech:” Federal Court Grants a Major Victory

A federal court today granted a preliminary injunction in favor of Naples Pride, clearing the way for the organization to once again host a family-friendly drag performance on the mainstage of a public park during its annual Pridefest celebration.

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Attacking Citizen-Led Amendment Process

Today, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 1205, attacking citizen-led amendments. If the Governor signs this bill into law, it would make it nearly impossible for everyday Floridians to pass citizen-led amendments in the future.

Federal Court Extends Block on Florida’s Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law, SB 4-C

Judge extends block on enforcement of law that would criminalize people simply for entering Florida ruling the law is likely unconstitutional.