ACLU of Florida
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Florida may be on the frontlines of cruelty, but we are on the frontlines of resistance.
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BREAKING: A federal judge denied the City of Naples’ bid to dismiss our lawsuit challenging its censorship of drag performances in a public park.
This ruling means the City must answer for its unlawful actions — a step forward in the right direction.
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This ruling means the City must answer for its unlawful actions — a step forward in the right direction.
Read more here:
Federal Court Allows Naples Pride Lawsuit to Move Forward After The City’s Attempt to Dismiss the Case - ACLU of Florida
Judge denies most of the City’s motion to dismiss, clearing the way for Naples Pride’s claims to proceed as the case continues.
www.aclufl.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge denied the City of Naples’ bid to dismiss our lawsuit challenging its censorship of drag performances in a public park.
This ruling means the City must answer for its unlawful actions — a step forward in the right direction.
Read more here:
This ruling means the City must answer for its unlawful actions — a step forward in the right direction.
Read more here:
Decisions made in Tallahassee will shape our homes, our communities, and our futures.
Join us live this evening at 6:30 PM for our virtual Legislative Session Town Hall to kick off the first week of session, break down what’s happening in Tallahassee, and what it means for our civil liberties.
Join us live this evening at 6:30 PM for our virtual Legislative Session Town Hall to kick off the first week of session, break down what’s happening in Tallahassee, and what it means for our civil liberties.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Decisions made in Tallahassee will shape our homes, our communities, and our futures.
Join us live this evening at 6:30 PM for our virtual Legislative Session Town Hall to kick off the first week of session, break down what’s happening in Tallahassee, and what it means for our civil liberties.
Join us live this evening at 6:30 PM for our virtual Legislative Session Town Hall to kick off the first week of session, break down what’s happening in Tallahassee, and what it means for our civil liberties.
ICE agents serve the people — not the other way around.
January 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
ICE agents serve the people — not the other way around.
We join our colleagues as they demand the removal of ICE from their streets.
As the situation in Minneapolis continues to unfold, one principle must remain clear: government agencies have a responsibility to protect the people— not endanger them.
As the situation in Minneapolis continues to unfold, one principle must remain clear: government agencies have a responsibility to protect the people— not endanger them.
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 AM
We join our colleagues as they demand the removal of ICE from their streets.
As the situation in Minneapolis continues to unfold, one principle must remain clear: government agencies have a responsibility to protect the people— not endanger them.
As the situation in Minneapolis continues to unfold, one principle must remain clear: government agencies have a responsibility to protect the people— not endanger them.
Our state should not be in the business of labeling nonprofits as “terrorist organizations” simply because it disagrees with their First Amendment-protected views or constitutionally-protected conduct.
December 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Our state should not be in the business of labeling nonprofits as “terrorist organizations” simply because it disagrees with their First Amendment-protected views or constitutionally-protected conduct.
ICE is denying immigrants under detainment their Sixth Amendment right to an attorney— removing their often only opportunity to reach their family & community. Without a lawyer, people are twice as likely to be deported, according to a study earlier this year from the American Immigration Council.
December 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
ICE is denying immigrants under detainment their Sixth Amendment right to an attorney— removing their often only opportunity to reach their family & community. Without a lawyer, people are twice as likely to be deported, according to a study earlier this year from the American Immigration Council.
"By making elected representatives less accountable to the people they serve, gerrymandering undermines public trust in elections, compromises the votes of marginalized citizens and weakens the foundation of our democracy."
Read more here:
Read more here:
Mid-term redistricting is bad for Florida. Don’t do it | Column
Voters choose our elected officials, not the other way around | Column
www.tampabay.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"By making elected representatives less accountable to the people they serve, gerrymandering undermines public trust in elections, compromises the votes of marginalized citizens and weakens the foundation of our democracy."
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Floridians are being shut out of a process that will shape our democracy for years to come.
It’s unacceptable— lawmakers have now held two committee hearings on redistricting maps and still refused to take any public comment.
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It’s unacceptable— lawmakers have now held two committee hearings on redistricting maps and still refused to take any public comment.
Read more here:
Florida House redistricting committee holds second meeting
Conversations around the effort continue to be centered on President Donald Trump pushing Republicans across the country to redraw congressional maps ahead of the midterms.
news.wfsu.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Floridians are being shut out of a process that will shape our democracy for years to come.
It’s unacceptable— lawmakers have now held two committee hearings on redistricting maps and still refused to take any public comment.
Read more here:
It’s unacceptable— lawmakers have now held two committee hearings on redistricting maps and still refused to take any public comment.
Read more here:
Today is the final day to RSVP! Join us on Thursday, December 4, for a memorable celebration of our 70th anniversary.
Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a special ceremony honoring Florida’s inspiring changemakers.
🔗 Be sure to secure your spot here:
action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a special ceremony honoring Florida’s inspiring changemakers.
🔗 Be sure to secure your spot here:
action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
ACLU of Florida's 70th Anniversary Celebration - Miami
action.aclu.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today is the final day to RSVP! Join us on Thursday, December 4, for a memorable celebration of our 70th anniversary.
Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a special ceremony honoring Florida’s inspiring changemakers.
🔗 Be sure to secure your spot here:
action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a special ceremony honoring Florida’s inspiring changemakers.
🔗 Be sure to secure your spot here:
action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
📣 With 6 hours left, we're at 98% of our goal!
There are 6 hours left of Give Miami Day. Your support helps create a Florida where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
There are 6 hours left of Give Miami Day. Your support helps create a Florida where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
Support ACLU of Florida on Give Miami Day
The ACLU of Florida has led our state forward in the long march for democracy, justice, and equality for more than 50 years. Through every decade, we have defended new challenges to our civil rights a...
www.givemiamiday.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
📣 With 6 hours left, we're at 98% of our goal!
There are 6 hours left of Give Miami Day. Your support helps create a Florida where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
There are 6 hours left of Give Miami Day. Your support helps create a Florida where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
📣 Today is the final day to make your Give Miami Day gift.
Because of your support, Miami and all of Florida can be a place where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
www.givemiamiday.org/organization...
Because of your support, Miami and all of Florida can be a place where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
www.givemiamiday.org/organization...
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
📣 Today is the final day to make your Give Miami Day gift.
Because of your support, Miami and all of Florida can be a place where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
www.givemiamiday.org/organization...
Because of your support, Miami and all of Florida can be a place where freedom is real and justice is possible.
Donate here: ⬇️
www.givemiamiday.org/organization...
BREAKING: We’re suing the City of Tallahassee for imposing an unconstitutional tax that hits low-income, Black, and Hispanic households the hardest. As living costs rise, the city chose a charge that widens inequality and violates Florida’s Constitution. See you in court.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing the City of Tallahassee for imposing an unconstitutional tax that hits low-income, Black, and Hispanic households the hardest. As living costs rise, the city chose a charge that widens inequality and violates Florida’s Constitution. See you in court.
Miami’s future is on the ballot. From housing and climate resilience to public safety and government transparency, we have an opportunity to shape our city.
Learn more about Miami’s mayoral runoff candidates here:
Learn more about Miami’s mayoral runoff candidates here:
Miami Mayoral Forum · ACLU Florida
As Miami faces critical decisions about housing, climate resilience, public safety, and government transparency, it’s more important than ever for voters to understand where their candidates stand.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Miami’s future is on the ballot. From housing and climate resilience to public safety and government transparency, we have an opportunity to shape our city.
Learn more about Miami’s mayoral runoff candidates here:
Learn more about Miami’s mayoral runoff candidates here:
“We all have the right to free speech, and you don’t lose that when you work for the government."
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/12/employee-fired-over-charlie-kirk-posts-sues-eastern-florida-state-college/
t.co
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“We all have the right to free speech, and you don’t lose that when you work for the government."
BREAKING: We filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a state employee who was unfairly fired for private posts on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk. She’s fighting for her rights — because public employees have free speech too. We'll see you in court.
State Employee Sues Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees for Retaliatory Firing Over Protected Speech - ACLU of Florida
www.aclufl.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BREAKING: We filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a state employee who was unfairly fired for private posts on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk. She’s fighting for her rights — because public employees have free speech too. We'll see you in court.
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of same-sex marriage by declining to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges.
The landmark decision securing marriage equality will stay intact, meaning our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
The landmark decision securing marriage equality will stay intact, meaning our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of same-sex marriage by declining to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges.
The landmark decision securing marriage equality will stay intact, meaning our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
The landmark decision securing marriage equality will stay intact, meaning our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
"That is the spirit of the ACLU of Florida — 70 years strong — standing in the gap wherever needed."
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The ACLU of Florida turns 70. The fight for a free Florida goes on | Column
It takes courage and conviction to stand up to powerful forces.
www.tampabay.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"That is the spirit of the ACLU of Florida — 70 years strong — standing in the gap wherever needed."
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City of Miami voters: Tomorrow is Election Day! Find out what’s on your ballot and where to vote here:
Miami ballot referendums stand to shake up how the city does business
A packed City of Miami ballot includes four items that range from limiting elected officials to two full terms to making it easier for the city to sell property.
www.wlrn.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
City of Miami voters: Tomorrow is Election Day! Find out what’s on your ballot and where to vote here:
Calling for artists! We have extended the deadline to November 18.
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This image is a derivative of “Grow Some Power” by Izabela Markova, used under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
> Original Source: The Greats
> Changes: Recoloring and texture added.
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This image is a derivative of “Grow Some Power” by Izabela Markova, used under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
> Original Source: The Greats
> Changes: Recoloring and texture added.
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Calling for artists! We have extended the deadline to November 18.
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This image is a derivative of “Grow Some Power” by Izabela Markova, used under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
> Original Source: The Greats
> Changes: Recoloring and texture added.
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This image is a derivative of “Grow Some Power” by Izabela Markova, used under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
> Original Source: The Greats
> Changes: Recoloring and texture added.
10,000 signatures = 10,000 Miamians demanding change.
9 commissioners instead of 5 for fairer representation. Even-year city elections to increase turnout. Transparent, fair redistricting.
This is what a citizen-led amendment looks like.
9 commissioners instead of 5 for fairer representation. Even-year city elections to increase turnout. Transparent, fair redistricting.
This is what a citizen-led amendment looks like.
Ballot push to expand Miami Commission, move elections to November passes 10K signatures
‘The message is clear: Miami is ready for a City Hall that works for the people.’
floridapolitics.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
10,000 signatures = 10,000 Miamians demanding change.
9 commissioners instead of 5 for fairer representation. Even-year city elections to increase turnout. Transparent, fair redistricting.
This is what a citizen-led amendment looks like.
9 commissioners instead of 5 for fairer representation. Even-year city elections to increase turnout. Transparent, fair redistricting.
This is what a citizen-led amendment looks like.
On November 7, we are gathering in Tampa Bay to commemorate 70 years of daring to defend the rights of all Floridians. We are celebrating the courage it takes to challenge injustice and the communities that stood up for freedom.
Get your tickets today!
🔗 action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
Get your tickets today!
🔗 action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
ACLU of Florida's 70th Anniversary Celebration - Tampa
action.aclu.org
October 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
On November 7, we are gathering in Tampa Bay to commemorate 70 years of daring to defend the rights of all Floridians. We are celebrating the courage it takes to challenge injustice and the communities that stood up for freedom.
Get your tickets today!
🔗 action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
Get your tickets today!
🔗 action.aclu.org/event/fl-70t...
Let’s be clear: Power belongs to the people.
Floridians joined voices across the nation to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power.
With our committed legal observers and fearless organizers on the ground, we stood with communities — demanding justice.
Floridians joined voices across the nation to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power.
With our committed legal observers and fearless organizers on the ground, we stood with communities — demanding justice.
October 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Let’s be clear: Power belongs to the people.
Floridians joined voices across the nation to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power.
With our committed legal observers and fearless organizers on the ground, we stood with communities — demanding justice.
Floridians joined voices across the nation to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power.
With our committed legal observers and fearless organizers on the ground, we stood with communities — demanding justice.
Gerrymandering isn't just unconstitutional — it's a direct abuse of power. Daytona Beach voters deserve an equal opportunity to be represented and heard.
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/760799-aclu-sues-daytona-beach-again-over-city-commission-districts/
t.co
October 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Gerrymandering isn't just unconstitutional — it's a direct abuse of power. Daytona Beach voters deserve an equal opportunity to be represented and heard.
We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to peacefully protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power.
'No Kings' protests planned in Florida. Know these Florida laws, safety tips before you go
The U.S. Constitution protects protests, but Florida law adds restrictions. Here's what to know before you go to a "No Kings" event.
www.tcpalm.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to peacefully protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power.
People across the nation are taking to the streets on October 18 to peacefully protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power. Heading out?
Here’s a review of your protest rights in the state of Florida: (a thread)
Here’s a review of your protest rights in the state of Florida: (a thread)
October 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
People across the nation are taking to the streets on October 18 to peacefully protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power. Heading out?
Here’s a review of your protest rights in the state of Florida: (a thread)
Here’s a review of your protest rights in the state of Florida: (a thread)