ACLU of Florida

No one should die in government custody. Demand access to detention facilities and fight for real accountability. Let’s shut down the ICE detention machine NOW. action.aclu.org/send-message/s…

Royer Perez-Jimenez died in ICE custody at 19 years old. We are devastated and demand a thorough investigation. His family deserves answers, and the public deserves accountability. Detention should never turn into a death sentence.

"Once again, Florida chooses political posturing over the First Amendment." Until everyone has the right to speak and associate freely, the "Free State of Florida" is just a slogan. tallahassee.com/story/news/sta…

BREAKING: HB 1471 passed in the Florida House. The bill lets state officials label organizations and individuals as “domestic terrorists” through a dangerous “guilt by designation” process that could be weaponized against critics of the government.

Opinion: Student activism is not a disruption – it’s democracy | Opinion tallahassee.com/story/opinion/…

Across Florida, young people are paying attention to what is happening beyond their classrooms. They are asking questions about policies that affect their families, their classmates, and their communities. They are choosing to speak. That instinct deserves affirmation, not fear.

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Florida’s decision to administer driver’s license services only in English does not increase safety or efficiency — it instead deepens inequity. 30% of Florida households speak a language other than English at home.

Black history is Florida history. The fight for freedom didn’t end in the past — it’s happening right now. We honor Black history by unapologetically telling the truth, defending our rights, and building the future our communities deserve.

A free state does not ban books or censor materials based on viewpoint. floridapolitics.com/archives/77646…

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BREAKING: A federal judge denied the City of Naples’ bid to dismiss our lawsuit challenging its censorship of drag performances in a public park. This ruling means the City must answer for its unlawful actions — a step forward in the right direction.

ICE agents serve the people — not the other way around.

We join our colleagues as they demand the removal of ICE from their streets. As the situation in Minneapolis continues to unfold, one principle must remain clear: government agencies have a responsibility to protect the people— not endanger them.

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We demand transparency and accountability in government actions that impact community-serving nonprofits and remain committed to working toward a freer and fairer Florida for all.

Our state should not be in the business of labeling nonprofits as “terrorist organizations” simply because it disagrees with their First Amendment-protected views or constitutionally-protected conduct.

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Without a lawyer, people are twice as likely to be deported, according to a study earlier this year from the American Immigration Council.

ICE is denying immigrants under detainment their Sixth Amendment right to an attorney— removing their often only opportunity to reach their family & community.