During every Florida Legislative Session, the ACLU of Florida works to accomplish positive reforms for civil liberties and civil rights and defend every Floridians' rights. Our legislative priorities this year cover a broad array of civil liberties issues including, criminal justice reform, LGBT rights, immigrant's rights, reproductive rights, religious liberty, and voting rights.
Increases criminal penalties for already illegal offenses from a misdemeanor up to 1 year in jail, to a third-degree felony and up to five years in prison. ACLU Florida opposes bills that unnecessarily...
These bills make it harder for Floridians to thrive in state and local government employment, embolden bullies to create hostile work environments for LGBTQ individuals, and protect employees that are...
Among other things, authorizes counties to require proof of lawful presence in the U.S. for borrowers seeking financial assistance. Requires immediate repayment and possible foreclosure if an unlawfully...
Repeals harmful legislation negatively impacting Florida’s immigrant community. Ensures that all Florida residents are able to access healthcare, employment, education, and driver’s licenses.
Provides that “an unauthorized alien who is 18 years of age or older and who knowingly enters or attempts to enter this state after entering the United States by eluding or avoiding examination or...
Prohibits Florida College System institutions and state universities with acceptance rates below 85% from admitting undocumented immigrants.