Florida may be on the frontlines of cruelty, but we are on the frontlines of resistance. Join us: aclufl.org/joinhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mk6ftlne2s22Florida’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. https://www.aclufl.org/publications/discrimination-in-overdrive-floridas-immigration-crackdown-fuels-racial-profiling-in-traffic-stops/23 Apr 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6ftlne2s22https://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mjncui4nvs2pBREAKING: 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.16 Apr 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjncui4nvs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mjkvbgayfc2yFlorida’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: https://www.mobilize.us/aclufl/event/926442/15 Apr 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkvbgayfc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mjk7qu5ojc2gDetainees 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. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article315375364.html#storylink=cpy15 Apr 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk7qu5ojc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mijjvldb5s2cYesterday, 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.02 Apr 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijjvldb5s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mi3cvi5j7s26BREAKING: 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.27 Mar 2026 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3cvi5j7s26https://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mhvyb7kj5c2bOver 100,000 Floridians voted in yesterday's special elections — the same elections DeSantis unlawfully refused to hold, until we took him to court.25 Mar 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvyb7kj5c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mhtbxz7jrs22People 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. https://www.mobilize.us/aclufl/event/771683/24 Mar 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtbxz7jrs22https://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mhj74mxyi22eRoyer 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.20 Mar 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhj74mxyi22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mgx5kykcck2gYesterday, the Florida Legislature passed TWO anti-democracy bills: a thread. Both threaten fundamental rights in Florida. They are now heading to Governor Ron DeSantis.13 Mar 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgx5kykcck2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mgs2xqm2bc2uNew 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. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315001969.html11 Mar 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgs2xqm2bc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mgg6hk6aec2tFlorida'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. https://floridatrident.org/florida-legislature-preserves-secret-identities/06 Mar 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgg6hk6aec2thttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mgd7w4lwpc2g"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. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/state/2026/03/04/judge-says-desantis-cant-designate-muslim-group-cair-a-terrorist-organization/88989129007/?taid=69a8ce9c0a22950001b0d71f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter05 Mar 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd7w4lwpc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mgd7tbbl3c2g"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. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/state/2026/03/04/judge-says-desantis-cant-designate-muslim-group-cair-a-terrorist-organization/88989129007/?taid=69a8ce9c0a22950001b0d71f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter05 Mar 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd7tbbl3c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mfwndtfb222kThis 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. https://action.aclu.org/send-message/fl-stop-political-targeting28 Feb 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfwndtfb222khttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mfuvnkge7c25Tell your legislators: Vote NO on SB 1632/HB 1471. https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-news/bills-up-in-legislature-could-make-floridians-target-of-secret-surveillance-and-potential-arrest/#bzcref32w2sdj14o6n8siwmiy0xprc8h27 Feb 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuvnkge7c25https://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mfmkaprldc2aThe 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: https://www.aclufl.org/aclu-florida-social-media-civic-engagement-scholarship-0/24 Feb 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmkaprldc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mfkbvo62xs24Brown 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. https://www.aclufl.org/press-releases/free-speech-advocates-urge-court-to-reinstate-employee-fired-over-charlie-kirk-social-media-post/23 Feb 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkbvo62xs24https://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mf5jb3unfs2gIn 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. https://floridapolitics.com/archives/780617-jenna-persons-mulickas-voter-citizenship-verification-bill-clears-state-affairs-committee/18 Feb 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5jb3unfs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3meyedqasnc2pAcross 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. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2026/02/16/student-activism-is-not-a-disruption-its-democracy-opinion/88663858007/16 Feb 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyedqasnc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3me7awstw422pIf you see someone being detained by ICE — this is what you should know: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2026/01/27/ice-immigration-enforcement-police-florida-recording-law/88323878007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115230p000450c000450v115230d--52--b--52--&gca-ft=53&gca-ds=sophi06 Feb 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7awstw422phttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mdy2477hj22mFlorida’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.03 Feb 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdy2477hj22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mdvhimjki227Tell Congress: ICE doesn't need another dime. https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-ices-attack-our-communities02 Feb 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvhimjki227https://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mdtdhvz6qs2cBlack 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.01 Feb 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdtdhvz6qs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mdnw4wgvjk2hWe 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.30 Jan 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnw4wgvjk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mdj2wwxd7s2yA free state does not ban books or censor materials based on viewpoint. https://floridapolitics.com/archives/776468-ignoring-publics-concerns-house-committee-passes-bill-targeting-harmful-books-at-schools/28 Jan 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdj2wwxd7s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mdggd7kvgs2kWe refuse to accept this as normal.27 Jan 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdggd7kvgs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mcijf3kxfk2sBREAKING: 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: https://www.aclufl.org/press-releases/federal-court-allows-naples-pride-lawsuit-to-move-forward-after-the-citys-attempt-to-dismiss-the-case/15 Jan 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcijf3kxfk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mci7py7hh226Decisions 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. https://www.facebook.com/share/1A1k6MWyrq/15 Jan 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mci7py7hh226https://bsky.app/profile/aclufl.bsky.social/post/3mc3iwo2akk2aICE agents serve the people — not the other way around.10 Jan 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:44ecntz35ioetbevtii4qfnc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc3iwo2akk2a