Press Releases

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.

Florida House Advances Bill to Limit Citizen-Led Amendments

HB 1205 creates unworkable hurdles to the citizen-led amendment process, rigging the system in favor of politicians and their wealthy donors.

Challenge to SB 266 Moves Forward Despite Court’s Denial of Emergency Relief

The court leaves Florida’s unconstitutional funding and curriculum restrictions in place until the claims can be further proven and litigated.

ACLU of Florida Statement on Passage of Bill Imposing Civil Lawsuits for Abortions

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1284, sponsored by Senator Erin Grall. SB 1284 seeks to deceptively erode reproductive freedom in Florida by amending wrongful death statutes in a way that could pave the path to civil lawsuits tied to abortion care.