Press Releases

ACLU of Florida Denounces Passage of Anti-Trans Youth Sports Ban Bill in House Education & Employment Committee Unconstitutional

The bill would prohibit transgender students from playing sports on teams that match their gender identity. It also discriminates against individuals on the basis of sex and because they are transgender, in violation of the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act.

ACLU of Florida Statement on Passage of Anti-Protest Bill in the House

The House today approved House Bill 1 (HB 1), Gov. DeSantis’ anti-peaceful protest bill, despite hearing opposition from various community groups and Floridians across the state.

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