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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Tuesday struck down a portion of a Florida immigration law as unconstitutional and declared that the measures within the bill were racially motivated.

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APRIL 24, 2021

The Florida House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a Consumer Protection Bill that would require transparency from companies regarding their data collection and use practices. Additionally, the bill gives Florida consumers the right to sue companies for misusing their personal data in the marketplace.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed controversial legislation SB524 into law. The bill purports to “ensure that Florida continues to have secure and accurate elections,” but voting rights advocates argue the bill is unnecessary and dangerous. The DOS found reason to refer only 75 cases to law enforcement.

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MAY 18, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed House Bill 1571 into law, which prohibits protestors from demonstrating outside of private residences. The Florida House of Representatives first introduced the bill in January. A majority of the Florida Senate quickly approved the bill in March. It then passed in March.

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MARCH 9, 2023

College students across Florida staged walkouts this week in protest of Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposal to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and associated “belief systems” on college campuses. On Tuesday, students at the University of South Florida were arrested by campus police during a protest led by SDS.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The Tallahassee Division of the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction blocking Florida’s controversial “anti-riot” bill, delivering a blow to one of Governor Ron DeSantis’s central election promises and a victory to civil rights groups.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Florida Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh declared Florida’s most recent congressional map unconstitutional on Saturday because it weakens Black voters’ ability to elect representatives of their choice. Marsh declared the map unconstitutional and blocked the Florida Secretary of State from using it in future elections.

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JULY 17, 2023

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Americans for Immigrant Justice (AIJ) and the American Immigration Council (AIC) filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the recently enacted Florida immigration law SB 1718 , one of the strictest immigration laws in the US. We’re family — how can this be?

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The US District Court for the Nothern District of Florida Thursday blocked part of a Florida law that limits what professors at public universities can believe about racism and sexism. The post US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism appeared first on JURIST - News.

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APRIL 23, 2022

A group of individual voters and community-based groups filed a lawsuit Friday challenging Florida’s new congressional district map. The complaint noted that Florida voters voted 12 years ago in favor of the “Fair Districts” amendment to the state constitution. .”

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JULY 3, 2021

US Judge Robert Hinkle from the Northern District of Florida (Tallahassee Division) Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction against Florida’s new social media law FL SB 7072 which, among other things, mandated social media companies to publish detailed standards for censorship, shadow-banning, and de-platforming of users.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Apple reached a settlement Tuesday to end a copyright lawsuit it initiated against Florida startup Corellium LLC for Corellium’s “virtual” version of the iPhone used for research to detect potential bugs. In August 2019, Apple filed suit against Corellium in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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MAY 23, 2023

A group of Chinese citizens who live in Florida, along with a real estate firm that serves clients of Chinese descent, filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a Florida law that imposes restrictions on some foreign nationals and businesses from buying property in the state. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB264 into law in early May.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law on Wednesday that prohibits homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces, such as sidewalks and parks. The post Florida governor signs law preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces appeared first on JURIST - News.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Nonprofit organization and LGBTQ+ advocacy group Equality Florida Wednesday issued a travel warning for LGBTQ+ people thinking of traveling or relocating to Florida. The travel warning continues by urging professionals, students, and retirees belonging to the LGBTQ+ community to reconsider their decision to move or travel to Florida.

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APRIL 20, 2023

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) on Wednesday approved an expansion of the state’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. A 2022 lawsuit challenging its validity was filed by Equality Florida and Family Equality. However, Florida officials have vigorously defended the law.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

Two Florida student athletes filed a lawsuit challenging compensation restrictions on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that the FHSAA currently prevents Florida high school athletes from profiting off their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday upheld a 2019 Florida law that prevents felons from voting until they pay their legal financial obligations of fines, fees, and restitution. The court held that the voting requirement did not unconstitutionally discriminate against low-income women of color.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors into law on Monday. ” The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida voiced its opposition to the law, stating, “The Constitution is clear. A Federal Appeals Court overturned a similar law in Arkansas.

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APRIL 1, 2022

A federal judge Thursday struck down multiple parts of a Florida election law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis last year as unconstitutional. DeSantis signed Florida’s new restrictive voting bill SB 90 in May 2021. The post Federal judge strikes down portions of restrictive Florida election law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JULY 23, 2023

A group of plaintiffs on Friday filed an amended complaint in Florida seeking to block enforcement of the state’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans adults. ” Florida’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans individuals took effect in May. NPs are considered to be more accessible than physicians.

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MAY 2, 2023

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Monday announced it will file suit counter to Walt Disney Company in a pending case involving potential government overreach. The complaint, filed in an Orange County, Florida court, alleges nine counts.

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MAY 26, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Monday unanimously ruled in favor of a preliminary injunction against a Florida law regulating how social media companies moderate content on their platforms. The post US appeals court temporarily bars Florida social media law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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APRIL 17, 2021

The bill, however, has been widely supported by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will be presented with the opportunity to sign the bill into law. The post Florida legislature passes anti-riot bill backed by Governor DeSantis appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At least two nonprofits have filed amicus briefs suggesting the case raises First Amendment issues, particularly because the United States has alleged that Burke is not a “professional journalist” under Florida’s reporter’s privilege law. Fox is not mentioned by name in the indictment.

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MARCH 28, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed into law the controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill , commonly referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The post Florida governor signs bill restricting education on LGBTQ issues appeared first on JURIST - News.

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AUGUST 29, 2021

Circuit Court Judge John Cooper on Friday verbally ruled against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) planned retribution against local school districts that implement masking requirements. 241, also known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. 241, also known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights.

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JUNE 16, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced the arrest of three Florida residents. Cloud, Florida were charged in connection with their actions in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. . Gray, Issacs and Hallon are expected to appear in a federal court in the Middle District of Florida later today.

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JUNE 23, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced that a grand jury indicted former Tallahassee mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Demetric Gillum and the Board Chair and CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition Sharon Janet Lettman-Hicks on 21 charges, including making false statements to federal officials and wire fraud.

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MAY 22, 2023

The NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory Sunday for the state of Florida over a series of laws recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that the organization says “[attempt] to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”

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JANUARY 18, 2022

Endo International PLC (Endo) Tuesday agreed to pay $65 million to settle all Florida governmental opioid-related cases and claims, preventing pending claims against the specialty pharmaceutical company from going to trial. will fully resolve Florida’s pending opioid-related claims. and Endo Health Solutions Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In December 2023 Owens flew on a private jet to Florida, where he and Smith accepted $125,000 from investigators. In January Owens allegedly involved Jackson council President Aaron Banks and former council vice president Angelique Lee. In February prosecutors allege Owens introduced the “developers” to Mayor Chokwe Lumumba.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reinstated a Florida man’s conviction on Thursday, following a challenge that the police department violated the man’s Miranda rights. Jimmie Bowen was arrested for his alleged involvement in gang related violence.

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MARCH 14, 2025

“Full 11th Circuit upholds Florida age limit for gun buys, rejecting NRA challenge; Although the appeals court ruled the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act constitutional, Floridas attorney general announced his office would not defend the law if the case is appealed to the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Texas authorities Monday announced a criminal investigation into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ operation which flew approximately 50 Venezuelan migrants into Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The migrants first went to a hotel, then onto a plane to Florida, then onto a plane to Martha’s Vineyard “for little more than a photo op.”

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JUNE 12, 2022

A US federal judge Friday found that a Florida state court violated Courthouse News Services’ First Amendment right to “timely access court documents.”. The post US federal judge finds Florida state court violated right to timely access court documents appeared first on JURIST - News.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Disney filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state officials, accusing them of spearheading a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the entertainment giant.

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