Press Releases

ACLU of Florida Condemns Bill that Prevents Discussions of Race and Gender Discrimination in Schools and Workplaces, Signed into Law by Gov. DeSantis

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7 (HB 7), an education censorship bill, into law. The new law chills discussions of race, gender, national origin, and the impact of slavery and systemic oppression in workplaces and classrooms.

ACLU of Florida Condemns New Congressional District Map Signed into Law by Gov. DeSantis

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional redistricting map for Florida, created by his own staff and approved along party lines in the Legislature.

ACLU of Florida Files Complaint Against ICE Detention Center for Severe Medical Neglect

Staff at the Glades County Detention Center denied medical care to individuals facing life-threatening conditions

ACLU of Florida Denounces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill (HB1557), Signed into Law by Governor DeSantis

This law is unconstitutional and dangerous. Students have a First Amendment right to receive information at school, free of political or partisan censorship.

Amid Abuses and Mounting Community Pressure for Closure, ICE Cancels Key Provision of Detention Contract with Glades County

Following the transfer or release of all remaining individuals under its custody from the Florida detention center, ICE announces end of “guaranteed minimum” agreement

Florida State Court Indicates It Will Uphold Abortion Restriction That Forces Patients to Delay Care

A Florida state trial court indicated today that it will dismiss a challenge to an abortion restriction that will force patients to delay obtaining this time-sensitive care for at least 24 hours after meeting with a physician.

Coalition of Civil Rights Organizations Denounce Jacksonville City Council Passage of Redistricting Maps that Dilute Black Voting Power and Divide Communities

On Tuesday, the Jacksonville City Council voted to pass new Council and School Board maps that dilute Black voting power and further divide communities.

ACLU of Florida Statement on the 2022 Florida Legislative Session

Gov. DeSantis and his allies in the legislature are waging an unprecedented assault on our democracy.

ACLU of Florida Condemns Passage of Education Censorship Bill in Florida Senate

By passing HB 7, Florida politicians have made one thing clear: they are more interested in eliminating Floridians’ First Amendment rights than responding to the pressing needs of Floridians. All young people deserve an inclusive and complete education, free from censorship or discrimination.