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Mitch PerryApril 12, 2017

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit Wednesday demanding government documents about the on-the-ground implementation of President Donald Trump’s Muslim bans. The civil liberties organization’s lawsuit is seeking records from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Miami and Tampa field offices. Specifically, the lawsuit seeks records related to CBP’s implementation of Trump’s […]

Mitch PerryMarch 6, 2017

There are numerous criminal justice reform bills already moving in committees in the Florida House and Senate this year, and on Monday a nonpartisan coalition called The Florida Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform announced its formation on the eve of the 2017 Legislative Session kicking off on Tuesday. The Florida Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform includes the Southern […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 1, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida announced a bevy of new staff “in preparation for the upcoming fights in the Florida legislature, in the courts, and in cities and counties across the state of Florida,” according to a Wednesday news release. Deputy Director Melba Pearson was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County for […]

Staff ReportsOctober 18, 2016

Gaby Guadalupe has joined the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida as media relations coordinator. She worked at República, a cross-cultural agency, where she assisted with the launch of community initiatives such as Telemundo’s El Poder En Ti and Yo Decido, “which empower Hispanics to maximize their economic, cultural and civic contributions nationwide,” according to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Greg Steube is being criticized for comments caught on video over the weekend, but the Sarasota Republican said the three-minute video doesn’t tell the whole story. Charlotte County Florida Cop Watch posted a video to its YouTube page over the weekend that shows Steube telling a person it was a felony to record someone without […]

Jim RosicaAugust 15, 2016

A transgender woman, currently held in a men’s prison, is suing the state Department of Corrections for denying her “hormone therapy and other medically necessary treatment.” The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, which is representing Reiyn (pronounced “rain”) Keohane, filed suit on her behalf Monday in federal court in Tallahassee. The complaint says the state is […]

Mitch PerryMarch 9, 2016

Shortly after the Florida Senate passed a controversial bill (HB 1411) that includes several provisions that critics say will limit Florida women’s ability to access abortion care, Bernie Sanders is calling on Rick Scott to veto the bill when it comes to his desk. The Democratic presidential hopeful, in Florida Wednesday as part of a […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Immigration activists concerned about state legislation that they believe targets them held events throughout Florida on Wednesday, including in Tampa. There are several bills that the groups, going under the name “We Are Florida” are criticizing that are percolating in Tallahassee this current session — none more so than a measure (HB 675) sponsored by Yamaha Republican Larry Metz that could […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 21, 2016

In another “strange bedfellows” moment in the Florida Capitol, an array of conservative and progressive interests stood in the Rotunda to support state Sen. Jeff Brandes‘ bill to rein in what’s known as civil asset forfeiture. “Before your private property can be taken, you must, at least, be charged with a crime,” Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican, […]

Jim RosicaDecember 28, 2015

FloridaPolitics.com and Context Florida contributor Florence Snyder adds a “funny Jeb” anecdote in light of The New York Times story on Bush’s dry sense of humor. “As his campaign has struggled to rejuvenate a languishing bid, some close to him have suggested the existence of a (very) secret weapon: It is at least possible that […]

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ACLU demanding records on Donald Trump Muslim ban in Miami, Orlando

Florida Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform formed as legislative session formally begins

Personnel note: ACLU-FL staffs up for Donald Trump era

Personnel note: Gaby Guadalupe joins ACLU of Florida

Caught on video saying it was against law to record, Greg Steube says tape doesn’t tell the whole story

Transgender woman sues state prisons agency

Bernie Sanders calls on Rick Scott to veto abortion bill

Activists want Bob Buckhorn to oppose immigration bill proposed in Tallahassee

Jeff Brandes draws diverse support for asset forfeiture overhaul

On Jeb Bush and bare loins in art