Press Releases

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

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