Press Releases

People Detained at the Broward Jail Ask Court to Enforce its Order Requiring Health and Safety Precautions against COVID-19

Despite the continued surge of COVID-19 cases, the jail has failed to improve health conditions for its staff and the thousands of incarcerated people in its custody as mandated by a 2021 Consent Decree

Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit Challenging West Palm Beach Ordinance that Criminalizes Requests for Help

We filed a federal lawsuit challenging a West Palm Beach ordinance that prohibits asking for donations in certain public spaces. 

Florida District Court Rules Ordinance that Criminalizes Requests for Charity is Unconstitutional As Applied

In response to an amicus brief filed by legal organizations, the Florida Attorney General’s Office reversed the State’s initial position and conceded that the ordinance was a violation of the First Amendment

SPLC, ACLU of Florida Support St. Petersburg Charter Review Commission Vote on City Council Election System

If the measure is approved by voters this November, St. Petersburg City Council will be more representative of its communities

Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Law that Undermines the Citizen Initiative Process in Florida

The preliminary injunction blocks the law from going into effect on July 1