The Florida Supreme Court accepted a request by abortion providers today to hear arguments in their case against House Bill 5 (HB 5), a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
On Thursday, Gov. DeSantis’ administration blocked an Advanced Placement course focusing on African American studies from being taught in Florida high schools.
City Council members will vote on the mayor’s decision tomorrow morning during their next public council meeting.
Florida college and university educators filed a motion to compel Florida officials to follow the court’s preliminary injunction and refuse compliance with Gov. DeSantis’ memo.
Appeal will be heard before the Florida Supreme Court following oral arguments at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
All people should be treated with dignity and respect, including children and families seeking asylum. We should be uniting and caring for people, not dividing, traumatizing, and placing them at risk.