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ACLU of Florida Statement on the 2022 Florida Legislative Session
Gov. DeSantis and his allies in the legislature are waging an unprecedented assault on our democracy.
ACLU of Florida Condemns Passage of Education Censorship Bill in Florida Senate
By passing HB 7, Florida politicians have made one thing clear: they are more interested in eliminating Floridians’ First Amendment rights than responding to the pressing needs of Floridians. All young people deserve an inclusive and complete education, free from censorship or discrimination.
ACLU of Florida Condemns Passage of Anti-Voter Bill in Florida Legislature
SB 524 would create an elections police force that can only be described as a solution in search of a problem. We have real needs in Florida to address, and this is not one of them.
ACLU of Florida Condemns Passage of Anti-Immigrant Bill in Florida House
Immigrants enrich our state, our community, our economy, and our lives. Every legislator who supported this bill should be ashamed that they are preventing vulnerable children and asylum seekers from reuniting with their families.
Advisory: Voting Rights Activists and Faith Leaders to Denounce Anti-Voting Legislation at Orlando Event
ORLANDO, Fla. — All Voting is Local and its partners are hosting a community event in Orlando where voting rights advocates and faith leaders will denounce Florida legislation that further jeopardizes the freedom to vote.