News & Events

A large portion of the work of the ACLU of Florida involves public education - informing the public through media and community events about the importance of preserving individual rights and liberties. This section contains information about our cases and upcoming events. On the left, you will find a summary of press releases that we have issued in the past several years and a summary of upcoming events across the state. Current press releases and events are listed below.

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Latest News ACLU Applauds Florida Supreme Court Decision Striking Amendment 7 ACLU Applauds Federal Court’s Ruling Allowing Religious Organizations to Feed Homeless Op-ed: An ugly but legal form of free speech Civil and Human Rights Advocates Convene in Florida to Oppose Growing Wave of Anti-Immigrant and Racial Profile Mandates Florida Court Upholds Right of Pregnant Woman to Determine Medical Care Orlando Rally to Premier ‘In Anita’s Wake’ Documentary; Celebrate LGBT Families and Landmark Victory in Proposition 8 Challenge 'Celebrate Our Families' Tampa Rally Supporting Full Equality for LGBT Families news archive

Upcoming Events September 3, 2010 Panama City Friday Fest 2010 September 10, 2010 Gainesville: Gathering for Peace, Understanding and Hope September 11, 2010 Gainesville: Gathering for Peace, Understanding and Hope September 14, 2010 Orlando: Internet & Free Speech Forum September 24, 2010 Global Peace Film Festival September 28, 2010 Gainesville: "In Anita's Wake" film screening September 29, 2010 Gainesville: Challenging Florida's Adoption Ban September 29, 2010 Community Meeting in Atlantic Beach September 30, 2010 FL Fair Districts & People Over Politics Community Forum, USF Tampa Area (UACC) October 2, 2010 Gainesville: Adoption Training and Children/Youth Programming more events

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