The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida announces the appointment of Bacardi L. Jackson as its new executive director, succeeding interim executive director Howard Simon.
Unnecessary use of force against protesters and infringements on free speech rights are cited in letter to college presidents
MIAMI, FL – Today, Florida’s six-week abortion ban goes into effect. The ban prohibits abortions from the earliest weeks of pregnancy when many don’t yet know they are pregnant.
Yesterday, pro-Palestinian and anti-war student protestors were arrested by police at Florida State University. Arrests of students have also been reported at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida, where tear gas and rubber bullets were deployed on peaceful protestors.
Today, local civil rights and community groups and Miami residents announce an anticipated agreement with the City of Miami, concluding a racial gerrymandering lawsuit over the Miami City Commission’s redistricting map.
Over the past week, university campuses across the country have held pro-Palestinian demonstrations in protest of the Gaza war.