Press Releases

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.

ACLU of Florida Responds to Attorney General Uthmeier’s Defiance of Federal Court Ruling

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s letter concerning law enforcement agencies enforcing SB 4C — Florida’s unconstitutional immigrant entry/re-entry law, despite federal court orders.

ACLU of Florida Slams House Committee Passage of Two Bills Endangering Children

Earlier today, two harmful bills endangering the well-being of children advanced their respective Florida House committees. 

Naples Pride Files Lawsuit Challenging the City of Naples’ Censorship of Drag Performances

The lawsuit, brought by the ACLU of Florida and law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on behalf of Naples Pride, argues the City of Naples has violated the First Amendment by prohibiting drag performances in their public parks

Florida House Passes Bill Exposing Doctors and Family Members to Civil Lawsuits for Aiding Access to Abortion Care

Today, the Florida House voted to pass House Bill 1517, which could expose doctors providing abortion care to civil lawsuits for damages.

Federal Court Halts Florida’s Cruel Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4-C in Major Victory for Immigrant Justice

A federal court has granted a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Florida Senate Bill 4-C (SB 4-C), an extreme anti-immigrant law that created new state crimes targeting immigrants entering and living in Florida.