Press Releases

Civil Rights and Immigrants' Rights Organizations Denounce Passage of Anti-Immigrant Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee today voted to pass Senate Bill 168. Despite today’s vote, Senators still have an opportunity to defeat this bill by rejecting to hear it in any further committees.

ACLU of Florida Statement on Federal Court Ruling to Terminate the Pottinger Agreement

Civil rights group says the agreement, which protected fundamental rights of people experiencing homelessness, is needed now more than ever

Civil Rights and Immigrant Advocates Denounce Anti-Sanctuary Bill

Proposed bill banning “sanctuary” policies would endanger families and lead to the unwarranted persecution of immigrants in Florida

ACLU Files Appellate Brief Defending the Right to Medical Care for Transgender Woman in Custody of the Florida Department of Corrections

Appeal in lawsuit argues that denying transgender inmate medically necessary care, including social transition, violates Eighth Amendment

ACLU of Florida Statement on Gov.-Elect Ron DeSantis’ Comment on Amendment 4 Implementation

Civil and voting rights organizations send letter to Secretary of State with guidance on Amendment 4 implementation

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Florida Sheriff Over ICE Collaboration

The case was brought against Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay on behalf of Peter Brown, who was detained by the county at ICE’s request. Brown’s repeated pleas that he was a U.S. citizen and could not be held for ICE went ignored.

ACLU, ACLU of Florida, NAACP-LDF File Complaint Against Discriminatory Hair Policies in Florida Schools

The complaint argues that because A Book’s receives public funding, its policy violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

ACLU of Florida Announces Appointment of New State Executive Director, Dr. Micah Kubic

Distinguished scholar, community leader and non-profit administrator brings his passion for civil liberties work to Florida