Press Releases

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.

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.