Pride is living freely, openly, and without fear of discrimination. In Florida, that's why Pride is still protest. Until that freedom belongs to all of us — we'll keep protesting alongside our LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride Month 🌈

We researched over 1.4 million traffic stops and discovered rampant systemic disparities within Florida Highway Patrol’s enforcement practices. Here's what you need to know:

How ICE and the 287(g) program threatens our communities: a thread

BREAKING: The City of Clearwater unlawfully rejected thousands of petition signatures that were signed to preserve a public downtown community space — violating its own rules laid out in its City Charter. So, we’ll see them in court.

“The First Amendment does not disappear when someone accepts a government job.”

BREAKING: Brittney Brown, a state employee who was unlawfully fired over a social media post about Charlie Kirk, has secured a $485,000 settlement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Police stopped Wendy over alleged speeding, then called ICE because she spoke Spanish. She pleaded with ICE and police that her son had no one else to protect him. Congress must stop funding ICE's cruel misuse of local police.

Over 1,700 state and local law enforcement agencies have 287(g) agreements, which invite ICE into our communities and lend support to their lawless anti-immigrant crusade. ICE's abuses wreak havoc wherever they go. Participating in the 287(g) program is a grave mistake.

BREAKING: A Florida wildlife official falsely claimed that our client’s social media post about Charlie Kirk caused operational disruption and justified her termination. In a rare ruling, a federal court sanctioned both the official and the law firm representing the state.

“Alligator Alcataz” has violated basic standards of dignity and due process from the start. We welcome reports that this facility may finally be shut down, but accountability cannot end there.

BREAKING: A Key West couple was threatened with fines after painting their home's white fence pickets in rainbow colors to protest the removal of the city’s rainbow crosswalks. Today, we filed a federal lawsuit to protect their First Amendment rights.

Gov. Ron Desantis' gerrymandered map has been signed into law. This means that 86% of Florida’s congressional districts will favor the Republican Party, even though just 41% of voters are registered Republicans — and 80% of those voters are white.

Earlier today, the Florida Legislature passed a new congressional map that flagrantly violates the state constitution. Every Florida elected official swears an oath to support, protect, and defend the Constitution. Today, that oath was broken.

The mapmaker of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional map acknowledged that they considered partisan performance while crafting it. This directly violates Florida’s Constitution, which prohibits partisan intent.

Yesterday, Gov. DeSantis dropped a new congressional map that favors his political party. This is illegal under Florida’s Constitution.

BREAKING: We are suing the Village of Palmetto Bay for punishing a councilmember for posting political satire about Charlie Kirk on his personal Facebook page. Elected officials don’t lose their First Amendment rights in office—and the government cannot punish speech it dislikes.

Florida’s immigration crackdown is driving racial profiling. Our new report shows how routine policing is being weaponized to drive deportation — putting due process and equal protection at risk.

BREAKING: A bill that would provide a three-year period of protection and work authorization for Haitians passed in the House today. Florida is home to the largest Haitian population in the U.S. About 158,000 — nearly half of all Haitian TPS recipients — live in the state.

Florida’s special session is around the corner, and the legislation being proposed could impact our voting rights and democracy. Join us tomorrow at 6 PM for our free, virtual training to break down everything you need to know about our state's special session. RSVP here:

Detainees at the cruelly-dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed after their phones were cut off without warning. One man was thrown to the ground and severely beaten, leaving him with a black eye. Another detainee's wrist was broken.

Yesterday, we filed a lawsuit against a new Florida law: a thread. The bill requires voters to have "evidence of citizenship on file," such as a birth certificate or passport, to register to vote.

BREAKING: Today, a federal court ruled in favor of justice. ICE is now required to provide detained individuals at the Florida facility, cruelly nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” with access to legal counsel.

Over 100,000 Floridians voted in yesterday's special elections — the same elections DeSantis unlawfully refused to hold, until we took him to court.

People across the nation are taking to the streets on March 28 to peacefully protest the Trump administration’s abuse of power. Heading out this weekend? Join our Know Your Rights While Protesting trainings where we'll discuss what you need to know to safely protest in your community.

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.

Yesterday, the Florida Legislature passed TWO anti-democracy bills: a thread. Both threaten fundamental rights in Florida. They are now heading to Governor Ron DeSantis.

New reporting shows Gov. DeSantis’ office helped author the “domestic terrorist” bill targeting protesters. The governor isn’t just signing legislation — he’s directing the legislature to carry out his agenda in his final months in office. And the target is dissent.

Florida's legislators failed to advance a bill that would have banned law enforcement agents and immigration officers from hiding their identities. Masked law enforcement is dangerous — it increases barriers to transparency and accountability from those who've promised to protect our communities.

"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.

"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.

This bill is a recipe for injustice — no matter where Floridians fall on the ideological spectrum, everyone's rights could be at risk. Tell your legislators: Vote NO on SB 1632/HB 1471.

Tell your legislators: Vote NO on SB 1632/HB 1471.

The ACLU of Florida is awarding three $5,000 scholarships for Florida high school and college students who are ready to take up the mantle of civic engagement and inspire other young people to action. Visit our website for more information:

Brown was fired from her job as a state employee after temporarily posting a meme on her private Instagram account following the death of political figure Charlie Kirk. State-sanctioned suppression has no place in a free society.

In 2011, Kansas passed a similar law that blocked more than 30,000 eligible voters from registering—and the state was sued. So why repeat a failed policy in Florida? We’ve seen this before. It didn’t protect voters — it kept them from the ballot. Tell lawmakers: Vote NO on SB 1334 / HB 991.

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. That instinct deserves affirmation, not fear. www.tallahassee.com/story/opinio...

If you see someone being detained by ICE — this is what you should know:

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.

Tell Congress: ICE doesn't need another dime.

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.

We were in federal court this week fighting unconstitutional processes at Alligator Alcatraz. Sworn testimony exposed “Alligator Alcatraz” for what it is: a facility built on cruelty, designed to isolate people from legal counsel.

A free state does not ban books or censor materials based on viewpoint. floridapolitics.com/archives/776...

We refuse to accept this as normal.

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. Read more here:

Decisions made in Tallahassee will shape our homes, our communities, and our futures. Join us live this evening at 6:30 PM for our virtual Legislative Session Town Hall to kick off the first week of session, break down what’s happening in Tallahassee, and what it means for our civil liberties.

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.

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.

ICE is denying immigrants under detainment their Sixth Amendment right to an attorney— removing their often only opportunity to reach their family & community. Without a lawyer, people are twice as likely to be deported, according to a study earlier this year from the American Immigration Council.

"By making elected representatives less accountable to the people they serve, gerrymandering undermines public trust in elections, compromises the votes of marginalized citizens and weakens the foundation of our democracy." Read more here: