ACLU sues DeSantis for failing to hold special elections
ACLU sues to force DeSantis to call special elections for state House, Senate seats in Brevard, Panhandle
TALLAHASSEE — Accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating “his mandatory statutory duty,” the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order DeSantis to set special elections for two legislative seats that opened as part of a political shakeup after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November.
On Jan. 1, SB 184, known as the ‘Halo Law’ took effect in Florida. It creates a 25-foot buffer zone around first responders.
Orlando police officers shoot, kill man during domestic disturbance response, chief says But the ACLU’s Florida chapter ...
At least 15 civilian review boards across Florida, which review investigations of potential law enforcement misconduct after ...
“Florida officials are waging a baseless campaign to dehumanize and degrade incarcerated people like our client,” said Li Nowlin-Sohl, senior staff attorney at the ACLU’s LGBTQ + HIV Project.
A statewide grand jury convened at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has found no evidence of criminal activity ...
Supporters say Florida's new HALO law creating a buffer zone around first responders will keep them safe. Critics say it removes accountability.
The Florida ACLU has stated the law will make it harder to hold “‘bad apple’ officers accountable for excessive use of force” and that it is “criminalizing bystanders,” stating in a ...
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