Press Releases

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.

Federal Court Greenlights Racial Gerrymandering Challenge in Major Win for Tampa Bay Voters

Court finds credible evidence that Florida Legislature racially gerrymandered Senate District 16, diluting Black voter power.

Federal Court Blocks Discriminatory Florida Law that Prohibits the Academic Employment of International Students

The court’s ruling blocks the portion of 2023’s Senate Bill 846 that unfairly restricts international students from China, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Russia, and North Korea from working in Florida public universities and colleges.

House Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Passes Bill Seeking to Censor Media Outlets

ACLU of Florida flags First Amendment concerns about House Bill 667.

ACLU Files Amended Complaint to Challenge Florida Department of Corrections Withholding of Health Care for Transgender People

The complaint names an additional four plaintiffs who have been impacted by the state’s denial of medically necessary care to those in its custody.

Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Bill Seeking to Limit the Freedom of the Press

ACLU of Florida flags First Amendment concerns about Senate Bill 752.