ACLU of Florida

Defending the sunshine in our state — since 1955.

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Reminder: Early voting starts today! 🗳️

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UPDATE: Erika Santos, a state employee who was fired over a social media post about Charlie Kirk, has secured a $250,000 settlement.

The government is not permitted to punish Floridians for exercising their right to free speech.

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UPDATE: A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a critical First Amendment case. The lawsuit challenges a retaliatory firing over Charlie Kirk posts — and it's now moving forward.

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Today is the last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for Florida’s General Election.

Life happens, vote early!

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🚨 Broward County Commission will decide on two critical ordinances tomorrow, October 20th.

Protect representation in our state & make your voice heard: Join us at 10 AM tomorrow at their regular meeting.

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Read more on our Substack:
https://t.co/4sjdPjCtMt

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The designated month to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latine people in this country has just ended.

And as it ends, we are forced to face its irony.

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Yet the state has aggressively expanded its use of 287(g) agreements, effectively deputizing local law enforcement to carry out federal immigration work and allowing routine traffic stops to drive deportations.

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Thousands of people are being abused at Florida’s immigration detention facilities.

We say it proudly: Shut down Baker Correctional Institution and every other torturous detention facility.
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Florida has no business running immigration detention facilities.

Read more here:
https://t.co/oTWVMogjJM

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NEW: We sent a letter to Florida officials demanding the closure of Baker Correctional Institution.

About 1,200 people are currently detained in this torturous facility, subject to life-threatening conditions and human rights violations.

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Protect the sunshine in our state — make your plan to vote this election season.

https://t.co/F0zj9sV2Yy

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Spread the word! 🚨

Today is the last day to register to vote or update your current registration for Florida’s General Election.

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Are you registered to vote yet in the state of Florida? The deadline for General Election is approaching — register or update your registration here:

https://t.co/kB0RzNRaGi

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We are calling on local elected officials throughout the state to stand with our diverse communities — and against SB 1134.

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Florida's discriminatory law that takes effect three months from today: a thread

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Last month, we, alongside several partner organizations, sent a letter to 156 cities and counties across the state highlighting the law's constitutional limits.

Read more here: https://t.co/E12n2qCsRE