@fji.law's board helps chart the course for the organization. In this current environment, navigating headwinds is more important than ever. So glad to have Sowmya, Tara, Tiffani, and Rayna aboard! Thankful for their leadership and support!

The women of @fji.law help power the mission. Grateful for what they do on #IWD and every day!

Today on International Women's Day the ABA celebrates the women lawyers who blazed trails for others to follow.

🧵 (1/2) While #NAEH2026 is over and the week draws to a close, SCOTUS issued good news for people experiencing homelessness. This case is very similar to recent successful litigation from @fji.law. [h/t @homelesslaw.bsky.social]

It's the place I call home. It's the community in which I serve. No matter how you slice it, there's something special about #Miami. They call it the #MagicCity for a reason. Happy #305day, all!

That's a wrap on the 2026 @naehomelessness.bsky.social Summit! While inspiring/insightful, I realize that @fji.law + our national peers have more work to do to address the criminalization against unhoused people. Great to reconnect with my counterpart at NAEH, Ann Oliva. Until next time! #NAEH2026

Some of the best leaders I've worked with have been women. I'm proud that @fji.law's staff is a supermajority of powerhouse women. Thanks to A.J., Bethell, Carly, Erica, Jessica, Michelle, and Olivia for their commitment and contributions to FJI's success during #WomensHistoryMonth and beyond!

🧵 (1/2) According to the latest available data, 28,498 people in #Florida spent at least one night on the street. Unfortunately, we don't know the national figures, but that number alone indicates that the issue remains systemic. As the saying goes, it takes a village.

We want to spotlight two of the people who make FJI’s work possible: Mike Langley is always pushing for change and advocating for our organization. Bethell Forbes is behind our pro bono work, connecting attorneys with the people who need them most. Learn more about our team at FJI.law

Thank you to the University of Miami and H.T. Smith for hosting the Civil Rights Symposium last week. We’re so proud of our team and we’re happy to see the community coming together to promote and honor civil rights work.

🧵 (1/2) While #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, I'm always proud to be in the room with those who spend their entire career making a difference. #HTSmith is one of those people.

Today, I joined several leaders to pay respects to #ThelmaGibson as she was laid to rest this afternoon. For nearly a century, she made an impact to create a more vibrant #Miami for those who lacked access. So grateful for the example she set for others through her advocacy. RIP, Mrs. Gibson.

Jessica has been the backbone of @fji.law for years. Grateful for her wisdom and counsel as we work to increase access to justice across #Florida. Happy anniversary!

April 16th will be here before you know it! Secure your tickets for @fji.law's 2nd annual Signature Event today by using the following link: www.fji.law/celebration

Happy anniversary, Carly! Thanks for all you do for @fji.law!

🧵 (1/2) #TTT: In 2025, I spoke to the @financialtimes.com + @law360.bsky.social about the threats faced by legal aid organizations and to the rule of law itself. Management Information Exchange helps leaders stay current with issues affecting the legal ecosystem.

🧵 (1/2) After prevailing in #StJohnsCounty, @fji.law's motivation remains clear: Civil rights aren't conditional. Human rights aren't optional. That's why FJI is diligent about protecting those most at-risk criminalization—those unable to afford the basics.

Jack Hughes scored the most dramatic goal the U.S. men's hockey team has scored in 46 years—and turned the Americans into Olympic champions. on.wsj.com/4aPDh37

"@fji.law and @southernlegal.bsky.social announced the accord, with the county agreeing to cover damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs." (via St. Johns Citizen)

“Government can’t target a specific type of speech or a particular type of request,” [@fji.law's Ray] Taseff said. ”If a poor person stands in the same place and asks for charity, that can’t be made a crime as it has in many, many jurisdictions.” (via @actionnewsjax.com)

"There's a long, long list of cases—both in Florida, in federal and state courts, and in federal and state courts across the country—where courts have upheld the proposition that people in our country have a right to ask other people for money." — @fji.law's Ray Taseff (via @news4jax.com)

“Local governments can’t discriminate against the content of speech and make it unlawful for someone to ask for money or charity, while permitting someone to ask for votes or signatures.” — @fji.law's Ray Taseff Read on in @jaxtoday.org:

ICYMI: The lawsuit, which challenged the constitutionality of the 2023 panhandling ordinance, was filed after dozens of individuals were cited and some arrested for soliciting near roadways. Two of the detained individuals were plaintiffs in the case.

On this #WorldDayofSocialJustice, delighted to see @fji.law's work to protect disenfranchised residents in #Florida get highlighted by @actionnewsjax.com, @jaxtoday.org, & @news4jax.com. FJI will continue working to increase access to justice for vulnerable communities who need it most statewide.

We’re thrilled Patricia Sanchez Abril has been selected Dean of University of Miami School of Law! As we celebrate 100 years, she has championed empowering students, strengthening community ties, and advancing innovation: https://ow.ly/toBk50YiY2Q

While #JesseJackson joined the ancestors this week, #Miami recently lost another iconic figure in #ThelmaGibson. It's people like Mrs. Gibson who helped to blaze the trail for @fji.law's work to advocate for disenfranchised residents. Wishes for eternal peace to Mrs. Gibson.

Tomorrow, @fji.law is returning to @miamilawschool.bsky.social for their inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium on Civil Rights in #Florida. Looking forward to listening to insights from Ray and the other panelists. See U there!

We’re proud to see the Florida Justice Institute represented at the Inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium on Civil Rights in Florida during the panel and awards. Wednesday, February 18th at the University of Miami School of Law, Gail D. Serota JD '79 Reading Room. Sign up at linktr.ee/fji.law

This Valentine's Day, we can't help but think of the steep cost that comes with trying to keep in touch with loved ones from behind bars. Each year, incarcerated folks & their families are forced to pay more than $5 billion for commissary costs & telecom services:

Love @fji.law's work? Help us show compassion to the clients and communities we serve by investing in our efforts on this #ValentinesDay and beyond: www.fji.law/donate

And, those unable to afford the basics are now subject to criminal penalties under #Florida law (H.B 1365; 2024). It isn't simply bad luck. It's intentional policy choices. Help @fji.law push back on these ineffective approaches to housing insecurity by investing in our efforts: www.fji.law/donate

A week from today, join @fji.law's Ray Taseff and board member, Tiffani Lee, during @miamilawschool.bsky.social's inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium on Civil Rights in #Florida: events.miami.edu/event/inaugu...

Happy work anniversary, Michelle! Thanks for your contributions to @fji.law's work.

Curious about @fji.law's activities in 2025? See how effective we've been in our more recent Impact Report. Take a look at our successes below and visit our website to invest in FJI's work for 2026: www.fji.law/donate

Markenzy Lapointe made history as the first Haitian-American to serve as a U.S. Attorney when he was appointed to lead the Southern District of Florida. Now, he'll impart that wisdom when he delivers the keynote during @fji.law's 2nd Annual Signature Event on April 16: www.fji.law/celebration

We're just 10 weeks out from @fji.law's 2nd Annual Signature event! Tickets on sale now! Secure yours today! www.fji.law/celebration

Today we celebrate Rosa Parks, a civil rights icon whose bravery helped reshape American history. Parks’ strength reminds us that change doesn’t just require courage, but for all of us to be unwavering in our efforts to secure justice.

#OnThisDay in 1913, Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. Parks is known for refusing to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, spurring the Montgomery Bus Boycott which ended with SCOTUS ruling segregation on public transit unconstitutional.

Looking forward to embarking on the Nonprofit Executive Program with the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship to help increase @fji.law's reach and influence.

🧵 (1/2) For 100 years, the United States has celebrated the contributions of Black Americans to this country. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm thankful for #Florida legal pioneers like #GwenCherry, #VirgilHawkins, #CarrieMeek, and #HTSmith, among many others.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, join three ABA past presidents as they examine the struggle for change and racial equity in the legal profession from the past, present and future: https://bit.ly/4bLh1cH

Immense gratitude to the Rosbury Family for selecting @fji.law as a recipient of a grant from the Steven Rosbury Charitable Fund! Will you join them by investing in FJI's work? www.fji.law/donate

More talent from #FIULaw! Welcome aboard, Gabriella!

Another year in the books at @fji.law! Happy anniversary, Ray! Thanks for your contributions!

@fji.law works to prevent the criminalization of identity, preferences, or circumstances. Thanks to Sara Orellana for allowing me to share why FJI's efforts to increase access to justice in #Florida matter. Listen to the full episode here: share.transistor.fm/s/6fce954f

🧵 (1/2) I've spent parts of the last two weeks in #Tallahassee to cultivate positive relationships with state legislators and other #NorthFlorida stakeholders.

Join @fji.law in wishing Happy Birthday to Michelle! Enjoy!

Congratulations to #KathieKlarreich and #FloridaPrisonEducationProject for carrying on our founding leadership's legacy as the honorees for the 2026 @fji.law awards! Secure your tickets for FJI's Signature Event today: www.fji.law/celebration

🧵 (1/5) I'm 43 now; I was 19 & 20 when we last played in a title game. At 7:30, @canesfootball.bsky.social will have a chance to compete for another national championship. For 10 days, pundits talked about why 1 team would win over the other. Throw out the records/rankings/stars. They don't matter.

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s important we not just appreciate the day off and like a social post. We must continue the work of ensuring legal, social, and economic justice for everyone. See exactly how we strive for this goal and the progress we’ve made at FJI.law