The ACLU of Florida filed the lawsuit on behalf of Navarre resident Christina Forrest and Palm Bay resident Janet Laimont.

Florida's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for failing to call special elections for two empty state legislature seats. The ACLU filed its lawsuit Thursday on behalf of voters in Brevard and Santa Rosa counties,

Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his constitutional obligation ... DeSantis’s refusal to do so is both troubling and illegal,” said Nicholas Warren, a staff attorney for the ACLU of Florida. Asked about the lawsuit, the governor's office referred ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking too long to call special elections for two legislative seats, the ACLU of Florida alleges in a new lawsuit.

Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event in ... a staff attorney for the ACLU of Florida. Asked about the lawsuit, the governor's office referred comment to the Florida Department of State ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking too long to call special elections for two legislative seats, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida says in a lawsuit filed Thursday in Leon County.

Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his constitutional ... a staff attorney for the ACLU of Florida. Asked about the lawsuit, the governor's office referred comment to the Florida Department ...

In a bold move to protect academic integrity and foster a more balanced educational environment, Florida has taken a stand against the overreach of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education.

From the continued threats against the Voting Rights Act to new restrictions on mail ballots and voter registration, courts will have a lot of opportunities to shape democracy this year.

Six faculty members argue that a 2023 law mandating that general-education courses not teach “identity politics” violates their First Amendment rights.

The Marshall Project examines new restrictions on gender-affirming care in prisons, from confiscating undergarments to compelling trans people to cut their hair.

As Florida attorney general last decade, Pam Bondi played a central role restricting voting rights for felons and served on a state board that sparingly granted inmates second chances.