MIAMI, FL – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida announced today that Tiffani Lennon, J.D., LLM will serve as the organization’s next executive director. Lennon joins the organization during one of the state’s most challenging environments following legislative attacks on free speech, voting, …Florida schools still rely on exclusionary discipline. Nearly 345,000 suspensions each year in Florida, including more than 100 at the preschool level. 570 expulsions; 7,000 alternative placements; Florida's black students are 2.5 times as likely to be removed from classrooms as their white [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: [email protected]. Senior Attorney Named as Director. ORLANDO, FL – The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida announced today the opening of its …In order to capture a full picture of the systemic neglect within these facilities, the ACLU of Florida and the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center at the University of Miami School of Law have created the Florida Detention Database to track complaints and identify patterns of abuse, inadequate conditions and constitutional violations.Dec 15, 2022 · On Thursday, August 18, 2022, the ACLU, ACLU of Florida, Legal Defense Fund, and Ballard Spahr filed a lawsuit challenging Florida's HB7 (aka the Stop W.O.K.E. Act) on behalf of a group of Florida educators... The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill and a related bill, Senate Bill 1324 (SB 1324). The Senate Committee on Transportation will vote Tuesday on SB 1324, increasing criminal penalties for driving without a license. If these bills pass, it could result in criminalization for driving while trans. ...Florida has a statute, § 934.03, that prohibits the “intentional[] interception [of] any wire, oral, or electronic communication” and makes it a third-degree felony. The statute makes an exception when all parties to the communication give their consent.Mr. Meyers rejoined the board of the ACLU of Florida in 2023, after having previously served on the board from 2015 – 2018. In the for-profit sector, Mr. Meyers serves as a director of the Peter Michael Winery, a premium California winery, and as a Managing Member of ML Venture Investments, a family company. Lynda Balint, …[email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida health care providers today sought review in the Florida Supreme Court in their case challenging the state’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy (House Bill 5). The move comes after lower courts … The ACLU of Florida is the state affiliate of the national organization that defends the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida. Learn about our history, values, guiding principles, and how to join or support our work. Мы хотели бы показать здесь описание, но сайт, который вы просматриваете, этого не позволяет.The ACLU of Florida is part of the legal team challenging the voucher program (referred to in the statute as “Opportunity Scholarships”) — the only statewide voucher program in the nation. “The Florida Supreme Court hearing in the challenge to the constitutionality of the Governor’s voucher program may be the most important case …The ACLU of Florida is expecting to file more lawsuits after this legislative session if several controversial bills are passed. During a press conference Friday, …Tiffani Lennon, executive director of the ACLU of Florida, responded to this decision with the following: “Time and time again, the DeSantis administration continues to demonstrate its blatant disregard for the First Amendment. From championing an anti-protest law in 2021 to prohibiting educators from teaching or even expressing viewpoints ...MIAMI – The ACLU of Florida announced today the appointment of Amy Turkel as the organization’s interim executive director. Turkel, the organization’s director of philanthropy, will serve as interim executive director for the civil liberties organization during the search process for a permanent executive director.Kim Lawrance is a mom of a daughter who was direct filed at the age of 15, and is inside living through the criminal justice system. Kim is a criminal justice advocate and also has her dual Master’s in criminal justice specializing in corrections and rehabilitation and criminal analysis and is a Criminal Justice PhD student. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Executive Director. The ACLU of Florida has retained Spelman Johnson to assist with this search. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by January 29, 2024. Feb 1, 2024 · The ACLU of Florida opposes HB 1639. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel at the ACLU of Florida, responded with the following: “HB 1639 seeks to erase from public life transgender Floridians by preventing them from being able to hold a valid driver's license unless they indicate on their driver's license application ... The mission of the ACLU and the ACLU of Florida affiliate is to assure that the Bill of Rights is preserved for each new generation. To become a member of the ACLU, simply fill out the form below and make a contribution of $35 or more. Join us or renew your membership today! A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE ... The complaint challenges the constitutionality of a provision within the law criminalizing the transportation of individuals into Florida. MIAMI – Today, legal organizations, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, Americans for Immigrant Justice and American Immigration Council, …ACLU. May 25, 2020. Betty was one of 1.4 million Floridians re-enfranchised by Amendment 4. This is her story on the fight to restore her rights. Betty Riddle made sure she was first in line to vote in the Florida primary this year. At age 62, it was her first time voting. “It was one of the greatest moments of my life,” she told the ACLU.The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill and a related bill, Senate Bill 1324 (SB 1324). The Senate Committee on Transportation will vote Tuesday on SB 1324, increasing criminal penalties for driving without a license. If these bills pass, it could result in criminalization for driving while trans. ... Abortion in Florida is still legal and is currently protected under the Florida Constitution’s express right of privacy, according to state case law. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature enacted a ban on abortions after 15 weeks gestation this past legislative session that runs afoul of previous Florida court decisions and ... The ACLU of Florida is part of the legal team challenging the voucher program (referred to in the statute as “Opportunity Scholarships”) — the only statewide voucher program in the nation. “The Florida Supreme Court hearing in the challenge to the constitutionality of the Governor’s voucher program may be the most important case …Mar 6, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 3 (HB 3), a broad censorship bill aimed at stifling freedom of expression online by requiring all users, including adults, to verify their age by providing age verification documentation before using existing social media accounts or creating new ones. The ACLU of Florida sent a letter to the School Board on January 23rd explaining the legal right of the club to form as well as the benefits that a GSA would have for all students. “Creating an atmosphere in which bullying and violence are not tolerated and everyone is valued and respected will help make all students better citizens,” the …In order to capture a full picture of the systemic neglect within these facilities, the ACLU of Florida and the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center at the University of Miami School of Law have created the Florida Detention Database to track complaints and identify patterns of abuse, inadequate conditions and constitutional violations. The ACLU of Florida is the state affiliate of the national organization that defends the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida. Learn about our history, values, guiding principles, and how to join or support our work. During 1960–61, the ACLU defended black students arrested for demonstrating in North Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana. The ACLU also provided legal help for the Freedom …Prohibits DOC or local government from subjecting youth to solitary confinement; limits cell confinement for youth prisoners.ACLU of Florida Opposes House Committee Passage of Trans Erasure Bill February 1, 2024. More than 20 Million People Are About to Lose Internet Access. The... January 25, 2024. ACLU of Florida Opposes House Committee Passage of Trans Erasure Bill January 22, 2024. HB 1233/HB 1639 - Trans-Erasure Bill …ACLU of Florida. Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004 . United States. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today signed into law HB 5, a bill passed by the Florida Legislature earlier ... Silvana Caldera joined the ACLU of Florida in May 2020 as the Immigrants’ Rights Policy Strategist, and was Senior Policy Strategist from April 2023 to March 2024, when she joined ACLU National.Prior to joining the ACLU, she resided in Washington, D.C. doing intergovernmental affairs on behalf of units of local governments across the country. ORLANDO, Fla. — In an important victory for educators’ and students’ rights to teach and learn free from censorship and discrimination, a federal judge issued an order that will immediately block Florida’s HB 7 — also known as the Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees (“Stop W.O.K.E. Act) — from …ACLU of Florida Opposes Senate Committee Passage on Bill Allowing... February 20, 2024. HB 1291 - Censoring Adults in Teacher Training Programs February 14, 2024. ACLU of Florida Opposes House Passage of Bill Reversing Child... February 2, 2024. HB 931/SB 1044 - Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools January 30, 2024.WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court justices appeared receptive Monday to National Rifle Association claims that a former New York state official violated its free-speech …In a statement, Executive Director Tiffani Lennon said the ACLU of Florida, a nonprofit known for pursuing legal challenges against the government, increased its …I will retire as the longest serving state ACLU affiliate director — 21 years as Florida Director and 23 years as the Director of our organization’s Michigan affiliate. As one reporter noted, I have been a state ACLU Director for almost half the life of the organization. It is time to pass the torch to new and younger leadership. Return to Conference landing page >> Nancy Abudu. Nancy Abudu joined the ACLU of Florida as the Legal Director in 2013. Prior to becoming Legal Director, Nancy served as senior staff counsel with the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project where she litigated civil rights cases in federal and state courts, and provided legal advice to ACLU affiliates around the country, cooperating attorneys, and ... On July 30, 2021, the ACLU Women's Rights Project and the ACLU of Florida sent a letter to the St. Johns County School District on behalf of the ACLU of Florida Northeast Chapter to express significant and ongoing concerns regarding its dress code policy. In addition to maintaining sex-specific rules in its dress code policy, school officials within the School …[email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: [email protected]. Senior Attorney Named as Director. ORLANDO, FL – The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida announced today the opening of its …WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court justices appeared receptive Monday to National Rifle Association claims that a former New York state official violated its free-speech …The ACLU of Florida is committed to invalidating this poll tax law, SB7066, and to ensuring all Floridians whose rights were restored under Amendment 4 have the ability to register and vote. The state of Florida, in conjunction with each of its 67 counties, should guarantee the greatest access to the polls for all eligible voters.Resources. Download the Florida School to Prison Pipeline Profile, 2018-19. New study: "The Expanding Presence of Law Enforcement in Florida Schools," F. Chris Curran, PhD Associate Professor and Director of the UF Education Policy Research Center. Abstract: The presence of law enforcement in public …The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, DeHeng Law Offices PC, and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), in coordination with the Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance (CALDA), are challenging Florida’s discriminatory property law, SB 264, on …The ACLU of Florida sent a letter to the School Board on January 23rd explaining the legal right of the club to form as well as the benefits that a GSA would have for all students. “Creating an atmosphere in which bullying and violence are not tolerated and everyone is valued and respected will help make all students better citizens,” the …The organization implements its vital civil liberties mission in all 50 states in large part through affiliate entities such as the ACLU of Florida. Operating on a $5.4 million budget out of four offices—Miami (main), Tampa, Pensacola, and Jacksonville—the Florida affiliate has 36 staff members, making it among the larger ACLU affiliates in ...Mr. Meyers rejoined the board of the ACLU of Florida in 2023, after having previously served on the board from 2015 – 2018. In the for-profit sector, Mr. Meyers serves as a director of the Peter Michael Winery, a premium California winery, and as a Managing Member of ML Venture Investments, a family company. Lynda Balint, …The plaintiffs are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), and pro bono counsel Ballard Spahr. Florida is one of more than a dozen states across the country that have passed at least 15 different laws aimed at censoring discussions around race and …On Thursday, August 18, 2022 the ACLU, ACLU of Florida, Legal Defense Fund and Ballard Spahr filed a lawsuit challenging Florida's HB7 (aka the Stop W.O.K.E. Act) on behalf of a group of Florida educators and students in …Sara Latshaw first joined the ACLU of Florida in March 2012 as Regional Organizer of Northwest Florida. She focuses on developing, organizing, and implementing advocacy campaigns for the LGBT community and other ACLU priority issues. Though Sara has called Pensacola home for most of her life, travel and movement were a huge part of her …The ACLU of Florida has retained Spelman Johnson to assist with this search. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by January 29, 2024. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Executive Director. The ACLU of Florida has …OCALA, Fla. – Southern Legal Counsel and the ACLU of Florida today filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Ocala on behalf of Roger Luebke, Kimberly Burnham, William Anthony Taylor, Victor Hoyt Cox, Dustin Damico, and Patrick McArdle, who have been arrested for asking people for help. “Ocala’s ordinances prohibiting people from …Feb 21, 2024 · The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill and its companion bill Senate Bill 476 (SB 476), which has already passed two of three of its respective committees. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel of the ACLU of Florida, responded with the following: In the United States, 6.1 million people have permanently lost their right to vote because of a past felony conviction. Florida accounts for nearly 25 percent, or 1.6 million, of the people who have lost their right to vote. As a result, one in ten Floridians are shut out of our democracy. Florida’s Voting Restoration Amendment is a proposed ballot …ACLU of Florida media office, (786) 363-2737 or [email protected] MIAMI – The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a lawsuit today against Miami-Dade County alleging that the county’s 2,500-foot residency restriction for registered sex offenders interferes with the State of Florida’s comprehensive program for law enforcement and … HM Florida-ORL, LLC v. Griffin. On January 24, 2024, the ACLU and ACLU of Florida filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit supporting HM Florida-ORL, which operates the restaurant and bar Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, in its lawsuit alleging that a Florida law infringes upon minors’ First Amendment rights ... Kim Lawrance is a mom of a daughter who was direct filed at the age of 15, and is inside living through the criminal justice system. Kim is a criminal justice advocate and also has her dual Master’s in criminal justice specializing in corrections and rehabilitation and criminal analysis and is a Criminal Justice PhD student.Near the end of January, the ACLU, ACLU of Florida, and Palestine Legal went to court to defend our rights and, on January 31, a federal judge dismissed our lawsuit. The court found that after issuing the order, Florida officials do not intend to deactivate our chapter. Although the court did not rule on our First Amendment claims, it’s a ... Abortion in Florida is still legal and is currently protected under the Florida Constitution’s express right of privacy, according to state case law. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature enacted a ban on abortions after 15 weeks gestation this past legislative session that runs afoul of previous Florida court decisions and ... The ACLU of Florida is expecting to file more lawsuits after this legislative session if several controversial bills are passed. During a press conference Friday, leaders of the organization said they believe legislators and Governor Ron DeSantis are continuing a coordinated attack against civil rights in the Sunshine …In response to Florida officials’ attempt to punish these students for something the national group said, the ACLU, the ACLU of Florida, and Palestine Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of the University of Florida (UF) chapter of SJP. The UF SJP is an independent student-advocacy organization dedicated to organizing and educating its …Resources. Download the Florida School to Prison Pipeline Profile, 2018-19. New study: "The Expanding Presence of Law Enforcement in Florida Schools," F. Chris Curran, PhD Associate Professor and Director of the UF Education Policy Research Center. Abstract: The presence of law enforcement in public …The ACC initially sued the Florida State Board of Trustees in North Carolina in last December, asking a court to uphold the conference’s grant of rights as a valid and …Florida schools still rely on exclusionary discipline. Nearly 345,000 suspensions each year in Florida, including more than 100 at the preschool level. 570 expulsions; 7,000 alternative placements; Florida's black students are 2.5 times as likely to be removed from classrooms as their white peers.Because the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU of Florida) understands how difficult it can be to find legal assistance, we have assembled this list of other organizations that may provide further assistance. ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICES Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service Provides names of …TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Civil Justice Subcommittee voted Thursday to advance House Bill 757 (HB 757), which would make it easier for public officials to bring defamation lawsuits for damages against their critics.This vague government censorship bill would undermine decades of Supreme Court precedent on defamation lawsuits and …The ACLU of Florida Voter Guide is a public education service to provide ACLU members and Florida voters with information on the pressing civil rights and civil liberties issues facing the Sunshine State. key dates. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 The deadline to register to vote in the General Election.If Florida State Bill 168 and House Bill 527 pass, it would undermine local governments’ ability to protect the civil rights of their residents by forcing local officials to cooperate with ICE. It … The two moved to Florida in 1989 for Carol’s health, and travelled to New York to be married in October 2011, three months after the state began performing same-sex marriages. In the months that followed, Carol’s health deteriorated and on March 13, 2014, the same day that the ACLU of Florida announced the lawsuit, Carol Goldwasser passed ... Feb 8, 2024 · The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill, along with its House Companion bill (HB 1291), which passed its final House committee on Wednesday and now heads to the House Floor. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel at the ACLU of Florida, responded with the following: The two moved to Florida in 1989 for Carol’s health, and travelled to New York to be married in October 2011, three months after the state began performing same-sex marriages. In the months that followed, Carol’s health deteriorated and on March 13, 2014, the same day that the ACLU of Florida announced the lawsuit, Carol Goldwasser passed ... Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel of the ACLU of Florida, responded to the passage of these bills with the following: “SB 1780 seeks to undermine decades of Supreme Court precedence and infringe upon the free speech rights of those who criticize or comment on public officials and speak out on matters of public …Anna Kuhlman joined the ACLU of Florida staff in January 2020. Anna has extensive experience in development, raising money for education, the arts and social services. Most recently, she served as Director of Development for the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to that, she held positions at the Beach Art Center, University …Florida | American Civil Liberties Union. t. e. Defend the rights of all people nationwide. Abortion care, trans people’s right to live freely, people’s right to vote – our freedoms are …The ACLU of Florida has retained Spelman Johnson to assist with this search. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by January 29, 2024. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Executive Director. The ACLU of Florida has … HM Florida-ORL, LLC v. Griffin. On January 24, 2024, the ACLU and ACLU of Florida filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit supporting HM Florida-ORL, which operates the restaurant and bar Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, in its lawsuit alleging that a Florida law infringes upon minors’ First Amendment rights ... In the United States, 6.1 million people have permanently lost their right to vote because of a past felony conviction. Florida accounts for nearly 25 percent, or 1.6 million, of the people who have lost their right to vote. As a result, one in ten Floridians are shut out of our democracy. Florida’s Voting Restoration Amendment is a proposed ballot … ACLU of Florida | 1,880 followers on LinkedIn. Defending our rights to equality, liberty, and justice. | Coordination the organization's online communications, including content creation and ... The ACLU of Florida, with headquarters in Miami, is the state affiliate of the national organization. Chartered in 1965, the ACLU of Florida operates with four offices …Indo chino, Horsevideo, Mcspca, Sterling farm equipment, Hotties, Albawadi, District biskuits, Tommy bahana, City of elizabethtown ky, Sweet tomatoes close to me, Walmart woodruff rd, University of tennessee at martin, Lakewood ranch medical center, The slate
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The ACLU of Florida opposes these bills and their companion bills. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel of the ACLU of Florida, responded to today’s votes: “It is shameful that our Florida Legislature continues to pass dangerous bills designed to silence, harm, and erase trans people in Florida.ACLU. May 25, 2020. Betty was one of 1.4 million Floridians re-enfranchised by Amendment 4. This is her story on the fight to restore her rights. Betty Riddle made sure she was first in line to vote in the Florida primary this year. At age 62, it was her first time voting. “It was one of the greatest moments of my life,” she told the ACLU.Home | American Civil Liberties UnionTiffani Lennon, ACLU of Florida’s executive director responded with the following: “All Florida students and families deserve to be protected, respected, and embraced, and these laws do just the opposite. Despite this administration’s rhetoric to the contrary, this is about a curtailment of fundamental liberties and state government ...On Thursday, August 18, 2022 the ACLU, ACLU of Florida, Legal Defense Fund and Ballard Spahr filed a lawsuit challenging Florida's HB7 (aka the Stop W.O.K.E. Act) on behalf of a group of Florida educators and students in …Howard Simon, interim executive director at the ACLU of Florida, responded with the following: “This vote to ban young people under 16 from having social media accounts even with the consent of their parents shows that the claim of ‘parents’ rights’ of the last two legislative sessions was just a cover for censorship. ...Howard Simon is Interim Executive Director of the ACLU of Florida since August 2023, after serving as Executive Director for 21 years, from 1997 until 2018. Simon also served as Executive Director of the ACLU of Michigan from 1974 until 1997. Simon is the longest serving state director of ACLU affiliates in the organization’s …We defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida, by working through the legislature, the courts and in the streets.The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill and its companion bill, House Bill 1421. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel, responded to today’s vote with the following statement: “SB 254 is an egregious attack on Florida children who have a right to safe healthcare just like anyone else. It is an extreme example of ...The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida, along with advocacy and civil rights organizations, faith leaders, businesses, students, and local and state leaders called on the legislature to protect Floridians’ civil rights; instead, they turned back the clock on justice and civil liberties in frightening ways that will …Мы хотели бы показать здесь описание, но сайт, который вы просматриваете, этого не позволяет.The complaint challenges the constitutionality of a provision within the law criminalizing the transportation of individuals into Florida. MIAMI – Today, legal organizations, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, Americans for Immigrant Justice and American …The University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine filed a lawsuit on November 16, 2023, challenging the Chancellor of the State University System of Florida’s order to state universities to deactivate the student group. This order threatens the students’ constitutionally-protected right to free speech and association in violation of the …Feb 1, 2024 · The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), ACLU of Florida, DeHeng Law Offices PC, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), and the law firm Quinn Emanuel are representing Chinese immigrants who live, work, study, and raise families in Florida, but would be prohibited under SB 264 from buying a home, as well as Multi-Choice ... Kim Lawrance is a mom of a daughter who was direct filed at the age of 15, and is inside living through the criminal justice system. Kim is a criminal justice advocate and also has her dual Master’s in criminal justice specializing in corrections and rehabilitation and criminal analysis and is a Criminal Justice PhD student.The state of Florida has a shameful history of discrimination and bias against racial minorities. Though great strides have been made for equality during and since the Civil Rights Movement, racial minorities still face challenges and discrimination in our state. The voting power of racial minorities have been diluted by such devices as …These youth are also more likely to be victimized. The 2017 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that nearly 35% of Florida LGBTQ students were bullied at school, compared to 14% of heterosexual students. They are twice as likely to miss school because they feel unsafe. They are also three times as likely to be victims of dating violence or rape.Amien Kacou is a staff attorney for the ACLU of Florida in Tampa working on immigrants’ rights and other issues of civil rights or civil liberties.He joined the ACLU in 2017 after years in solo immigration practice based out of Miami, FL, Alexandria, VA, and Albuquerque, NM. He began his legal career as an associate at a small firm in Baltimore, MD, where he …Resources. Download the Florida School to Prison Pipeline Profile, 2018-19. New study: "The Expanding Presence of Law Enforcement in Florida Schools," F. Chris Curran, PhD Associate Professor and Director of the UF Education Policy Research Center. Abstract: The presence of law enforcement in public schools has been a common …In a statement, Executive Director Tiffani Lennon said the ACLU of Florida, a nonprofit known for pursuing legal challenges against the government, increased its … Kara Gross is the Legislative Director and Senior Policy Counsel of the ACLU of Florida. She advocates for statewide legislation and policies defending and advancing civil rights and liberties across ACLU’s priority issue areas, including criminal justice reform, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, and freedom of speech. Legislative Director and Senior Policy Counsel at the ACLU of Florida focusing on advancing and protecting civil rights and civil liberties in the priority issue areas of reproductive justice ...The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill and its companion bill, House Bill 1421. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel, responded to today’s vote with the following statement: “SB 254 is an egregious attack on Florida children who have a right to safe healthcare just like anyone else.MIAMI, FL – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida has hired Dr. Micah W. Kubic as its new executive director, succeeding retiring executive director Howard Simon. For more than fifteen years, Kubic has championed civil rights causes and has implemented programs that improve the quality of life for disadvantaged, …Florida schools still rely on exclusionary discipline. Nearly 345,000 suspensions each year in Florida, including more than 100 at the preschool level. 570 expulsions; 7,000 alternative placements; Florida's black students are 2.5 times as likely to be removed from classrooms as their white peers. The ACLU of Florida works to create a Florida free of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Police Practices The ACLU of Florida receives hundreds of complaints of police misconduct every year, ranging from verbal abuse, to racial profiling, to use of excessive force, to inappropriate use of lethal force. Kim Lawrance is a mom of a daughter who was direct filed at the age of 15, and is inside living through the criminal justice system. Kim is a criminal justice advocate and also has her dual Master’s in criminal justice specializing in corrections and rehabilitation and criminal analysis and is a Criminal Justice PhD student. The ACLU of Florida is the state affiliate of the national organization that defends the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida. Learn about our history, values, guiding principles, and how to join or support our work. Previously, ACLU Florida officials told WUSF the organization sent a letter to about 650 schools nationwide rejecting the claims in the state's order to disband chapters of SJP. "If there's any place in American society, where there's supposed to be room for raucous and offensive debate about social and political issues, it's a university campus," …The ACLU of Florida is committed to invalidating this poll tax law, SB7066, and to ensuring all Floridians whose rights were restored under Amendment 4 have the ability to register and vote. The state of Florida, in conjunction with each of its 67 counties, should guarantee the greatest access to the polls for all eligible voters.MIAMI, FL – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida has hired Dr. Micah W. Kubic as its new executive director, succeeding retiring executive director Howard Simon. For more than fifteen years, Kubic has championed civil rights causes and has implemented programs that improve the quality of life for disadvantaged, …Learn More About the Issues in This Case. On Thursday, August 18, 2022 the ACLU, ACLU of Florida, Legal Defense Fund and Ballard Spahr filed a lawsuit …In response to Florida officials’ attempt to punish these students for something the national group said, the ACLU, the ACLU of Florida, and Palestine Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of the University of Florida (UF) chapter of SJP. The UF SJP is an independent student-advocacy organization dedicated to organizing and educating its … The ACLU of Florida works to create a Florida free of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This means a Florida where LGBTQ+ people can live openly, where our identities, relationships and families are respected, and where there is fair treatment on the job, in schools, housing, public places, health care, and government programs.Since taking its Mar 14, 2023 · The new bill targets academic freedom in higher education one year after the passage of the unconstitutional Stop W.O.K.E. Act, which was blocked by a federal court in November 2022 following a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), ACLU of Florida, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), and Ballard Spahr on behalf of seven ... Melba Pearson, a New York native, has called Miami home for close to 20 years. After receiving her undergraduate degree at New York University, she completed her studies at Hofstra University School of Law.Ms. Pearson is the Deputy Director for the ACLU of Florida. Before joining the ACLU, Ms. Pearson was an Assistant …Tiffani Lennon, executive director of the ACLU of Florida, responded to this decision with the following: “Time and time again, the DeSantis administration continues to demonstrate its blatant disregard for the First Amendment. From championing an anti-protest law in 2021 to prohibiting educators from teaching or even expressing viewpoints ...The American Civil Liberties Union, along with the ACLU of Florida, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 20, 2022, on behalf of Neville Brooks, a legal permanent resident from Jamaica who was detained by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on false suspicion of being in the U.S. unlawfully. The ACLU of Florida is the state affiliate of the national organization that defends the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida. Learn about our history, values, guiding principles, and how to join or support our work. Kara Gross is the Legislative Director and Senior Policy Counsel of the ACLU of Florida. She advocates for statewide legislation and policies defending and advancing civil rights and liberties across ACLU’s priority issue areas, including criminal justice reform, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, reproductive justice, …The complaint challenges the constitutionality of a provision within the law criminalizing the transportation of individuals into Florida. MIAMI – Today, legal organizations, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, Americans for Immigrant Justice and American …Feb 14, 2024 · 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 ... ORLANDO, Fla. — In an important victory for educators’ and students’ rights to teach and learn free from censorship and discrimination, a federal judge issued an order that will immediately block Florida’s HB 7 — also known as the Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees (“Stop W.O.K.E. Act) — from …pdf ACLU of Florida Greater Miami Chapter Report: Unequal treatment - Racial and ethnic disparities in Miami-Dade criminal justice.pdf; pdf Miami-Dade Public Defender Manual: What you don't know can hurt you - The collateral …All children have a constitutional right to an equal education, but too often the school-to-prison pipeline and zero tolerance policies in schools make this nearly impossible for students of color, LGBTQ youth and students with disabilities. We want our kids to be safe. Unfortunately, many policies offer only the apppearance of safey at the cost of student …[email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida health care providers today sought review in the Florida Supreme Court in their case challenging the state’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy (House Bill 5). The move comes after lower courts …Kim Lawrance is a mom of a daughter who was direct filed at the age of 15, and is inside living through the criminal justice system. Kim is a criminal justice advocate and also has her dual Master’s in criminal justice specializing in corrections and rehabilitation and criminal analysis and is a Criminal Justice PhD student.The ACLU of Florida is part of the legal team challenging the voucher program (referred to in the statute as “Opportunity Scholarships”) — the only statewide voucher program in the nation. “The Florida Supreme Court hearing in the challenge to the constitutionality of the Governor’s voucher program may be the most important case …Tiffani Lennon, executive director of the ACLU of Florida, responded to this decision with the following: “Time and time again, the DeSantis administration continues to demonstrate its blatant disregard for the First Amendment. From championing an anti-protest law in 2021 to prohibiting educators from teaching or even expressing viewpoints ...Feb 1, 2024 · The ACLU of Florida opposes HB 1639. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel at the ACLU of Florida, responded with the following: “HB 1639 seeks to erase from public life transgender Floridians by preventing them from being able to hold a valid driver's license unless they indicate on their driver's license application ... I will retire as the longest serving state ACLU affiliate director — 21 years as Florida Director and 23 years as the Director of our organization’s Michigan affiliate. As one reporter noted, I have been a state ACLU Director for almost half the life of the organization. It is time to pass the torch to new and younger leadership.On Thursday, August 18, 2022 the ACLU, ACLU of Florida, Legal Defense Fund and Ballard Spahr filed a lawsuit challenging Florida's HB7 (aka the Stop W.O.K.E. Act) on behalf of a group of Florida educators and students in …For decades, the ACLU has been instrumental in fighting some of the most egregious discriminatory practices at the polls. But since those victories have been won, new threats to voting rights in Florida have emerged: …On behalf of several abortion providers, we are fighting against Florida’s senseless and harmful law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy and threatens to imprison …ACLU of Florida Opposes Passage of Social Media Censorship Bill March 6, 2024. Supreme Court Signals that Institutions Can Keep Designing Programs... March 6, 2024. Despair and Resignation Are Not A Strategy: How to Fight Back In A... March 6, 2024. Florida’s Increasingly Anti-Immigrant Policies Hurt All of UsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: [email protected] MIAMI, FL – The Florida Library Association supported a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and the Miami-Dade Student Government Association against the Miami-Dade County School Board for its removal of the book Vamos a Cuba and the book series “A …The ACLU of Florida opposes these bills and their companion bills. Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel of the ACLU of Florida, responded to today’s votes: “It is shameful that our Florida Legislature continues to pass dangerous bills designed to silence, harm, and erase trans people in Florida. ACLU of Florida. 38,224 likes · 169 talking about this. Fighting for our rights in Florida. The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill and a related bill, Senate Bill 1324 (SB 1324). The Senate Committee on Transportation will vote Tuesday on SB 1324, increasing criminal penalties for driving without a license. If these bills pass, it could result in criminalization for driving while trans. .... Clementines st louis, Walmart de pere, Wild bear water park gatlinburg tennessee, University coop, Partido popular democratico, General booth pediatrics, Supplement xpress, The clarks band, Community health center of lubbock.