Press Releases

Three deaths in ICE custody in just over a month of Trump’s presidency marks the most deaths to occur in this fiscal year time period in five years

This week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the death of Maksym Chernayak, 44, who died in ICE custody on February 20 after being detained at the Krome Service and Processing Center in Florida.

ACLU of Florida Sends Letter Providing Guidance to School Districts on Students’ Rights During Immigration Enforcement

The ACLU of Florida sent a letter to school districts across the state detailing students’ legal rights following Gov.DeSantis’ signing of a new law forcing local law enforcement to fully participate in federal immigration enforcement.

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.