Press Releases

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

Federal Judge Rules Miami-Dade Can Be Held Liable for ICE Detainer Policy

A legal challenge to Miami-Dade County’s policy of arresting and jailing people for ICE upon request has survived multiple motions to dismiss filed by both the county and the federal government.

ACLU of Florida Statement on Amendment 6 and 11

“The passage of Amendment 6 is a threat to the balance of the rights of all parties in a criminal case that is necessary to ensure that innocent individuals are not wrongly convicted. Florida voters took an important step toward meaningful criminal justice reform with the passage of Amendment 11.”

ACLU of Florida Statement Celebrating Passage of Amendment 4

Today is a new day in Florida, a new day in America, and a new day for 1.4 million Floridians.

ACLU Report Finds Varying Rates of Rejected Vote-By-Mail Ballots Across Florida Counties

Younger voters and racial and ethnic minority voters are much more likely to cast vote-by-mail ballots that are rejected and are less likely to have their VBM ballots cured

Advocates File Response in Lawsuit Challenging Miami-Dade County's Unconstitutional Residence Restrictions

The ACLU, ACLU of Florida and Legal Services of Greater Miami filed a motion in lawsuit challenging Miami-Dade County’s onerous residence restrictions and its practice of forcing individuals into homelessness