Press Releases

Federal Court Rules that Lawsuit Alleging Racial Gerrymandering in South Florida Will Proceed

A three-judge federal panel in Miami has unanimously rejected the State of Florida’s attempt to dismiss a landmark lawsuit challenging the legality of congressional and state House districts in South and Southwest Florida.

ACLU of Florida Condemns Gov. DeSantis’ Signing of Cruel Anti-Immigrant Bills into Law

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping anti-immigrant bill package into law– diverting nearly $300 million of our taxpayer dollars to support Trump's cruel and inhumane mass deportation agenda.

ACLU of Florida Slams Florida Legislature’s Fast-Tracked Passage of Anti-Immigrant Bill During Special Session

Today, the Florida Legislature passed SB 2B, an anti-immigrant bill allocating half a billion taxpayer dollars to support Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

On Roe’s Anniversary, Floridians Demand the Repeal of Dangerous Abortion Bans

Fifty-two years ago, Roe v. Wade guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion—a promise of dignity, bodily autonomy, and freedom.

ACLU of Florida Secures Victory Against Gerrymandering in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach residents resolve lawsuit after city agrees to repeal gerrymandered map.

Legal Service Organizations, Community Groups, and Civil Rights Groups Unite to Form the Florida Rapid Response Alliance for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (RAISE)

Americans for Immigrant Justice, the Florida Immigrant Coalition Community Justice Project, Catholic Legal Services, WeCount!, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, announce the creation of the Florida Rapid Response Alliance for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment.

Florida Educators File Federal Lawsuit to Challenge Florida’s S.B. 266, Defending Academic Freedom and Free Speech

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida Senate Bill 266 (S.B. 266), a law passed in 2023 that curtails academic freedom.

Florida Voters Sue Governor Ron DeSantis for Failing to Call Special Election for Vacant Legislative Seats

The governor’s inaction leaves hundreds of thousands without representation, prompting a lawsuit to ensure timely democratic participation.

Florida Judge Allows State Prison Officials to Withhold Medical Care for Transgender Incarcerated People

A federal district court judge has rejected a preliminary injunction request, allowing enforcement of a new FDC policy aimed at withholding gender-affirming medical care to those diagnosed with gender dysphoria and forcing transgender women into their male gender assigned at birth.