Press Releases

ACLU of Florida Statement on Gov. DeSantis’ Proposal to Omit Critical Race Theory from Civics Curricula

“Gov. DeSantis should focus on the business of governing the state. Not imposing academic curricula that suits him. We have professionals for that.”

ACLU of Florida statement on Biden Administration decision not to reopen Homestead

In light of Homestead's unique and troubling history, we welcome the administration’s decision not to reopen Homestead.

Asylum Seekers Sue Department of Homeland Security for Returning them to Mexico

Lawsuit claims the agency violated procedural standards and asylum law in applying its “Remain in Mexico” policy to the plaintiffs

Federal Appeals Court Hearing Concludes in Challenge to Florida Law Obstructing Voting Rights Restoration in Florida

The court’s ultimate ruling may enable hundreds of thousands of Floridians to vote in November’s general election

ACLU of Florida Urges Miami-Dade County to Reject Jail Expansion Proposal

Mayor’s proposal would cost nearly $412 million dollars and continue to exacerbate racial disparities in the county

After 28th person dies from COVID-19 in Florida prisons, Florida CCJR calls again for action from state officials

As Florida officials continue resisting efforts to significantly reduce the prison population and have been slow to publicly reveal their plans for handling a coronavirus outbreak in prisons, the 28th person incarcerated in the state has died from COVID-19.

ACLU of Florida Message to State Attorneys and Sheriffs: Condemn Police Brutality and Hold Officers Accountable

State actors need to protect people engaging in their First Amendment rights.