ACLU of Florida
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Fighting for our rights in Florida. Become a card-carrying member today.
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Joined November 2009
BREAKING: We are challenging a Florida law that bans educators and students from discussing race and gender in college classrooms. Banning discussions on systemic racism in classrooms violates the First and 14th Amendment rights of educators and students across the state.
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The governor has no right to dictate what you do with your body. Vote yes on Amendment 4.
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“The DeSantis administration is not investigating voter fraud; it’s investigating people who support reproductive rights, and that should be a violation of the First Amendment.”.
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This bill is shocking in its breadth, vagueness, and government overreach into the private sector and regulated businesses. It goes far beyond any alleged claims of religious freedom.
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BREAKING: Today, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration launched a state-sponsored and taxpayer-funded political ad, disguised as a website, seeking to undemine Amendment 4.
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"There is nothing inhibiting people from registering today," Gov. DeSantis said today, except a catastrophic hurricane barrelling toward Tampa Bay, as it recovers from Hurricane Helene last week.
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"Students will participate and listen to a book written by an African American.". This is what Gov. Ron DeSantis' anti-Black education policies have done to Florida schools: Students needing permission slips to learn Black history, and during Black History Month.
I had to give permission for this or else my child would not participate??? @SuptDotres #BlackHistoryMonth
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Ishmael Jemmott, a veteran who early voted but took the day off to give free rides to the polls in Jax! #Election2020
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This is what state-authorized election interference looks like.
NEW: DeSantis' administration has been knocking on doors of people who signed the petition to overturn Florida's 6-week ban. That's on top of requesting at least 37,000 verified, signed ballots from local supervisors. w/@romyellenbogen & @JustinGarciaFL .
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Gov. DeSantis is doing everything in his power to control our bodies in Florida by keeping his extreme abortion ban in place. Floridians can vote yes on Amendment 4 on Nov. 5 to keep the government out of our business.
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Our response to the dangerous #HurricaneIrma tweets of @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd, threatening arrests for people seeking shelter.
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BREAKING: A federal court today permanently blocked a provision of Florida law S.B. 7050 that undermines community-based organizations performing voter registration and civic engagement. This is a victory for democracy in Florida.
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This is outrageous. Students do not lose their First Amendment rights when they enter the schoolhouse gates. This is a prime example of the over-policing of Black students in school.
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BREAKING NEWS: We won! A federal court ruled today that Florida's "pay-to-vote" system violates the U.S. Constitution. #JonesvDeSantis
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This is just another step towards enforcing this unconstitutional law and is clearly intended to continue to chill the speech of instructors and students in Florida. We cannot allow these threats against free speech to continue.
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VICTORY: Florida Supreme Court upholds block of the state's 24-hour mandatory abortion delay law! #reproductiverights CC: @ACLU @ReproRights
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To be very clear: Gov. DeSantis is spending taxpayer money on propaganda against the two citizen initiative petitions on the November ballot, and on attorney fees to defend one of his propaganda campaigns in court. Floridians deserve better than this.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is not only spending taxpayer money on political ads against Amendment 4 (the amendment that would overturn Florida's near-total abortion ban). He's also spending taxpayer money on $715/hr lawyers to defend his decision to spend taxpayer money on political ads
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Today, Gov. DeSantis vowed to use the levers of government to dominate and control our bodies. Not on our watch! Vote yes on Amendment 4.
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Floridians deserve better from their governor than these never-ending cultural wars and endless political posturing. Immigrants are suffering, our LGBTQ+ communities are under attack, and homeowners are underwater. We all deserve so much more than this.
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BREAKING: Today, we partnered with @SouthernLegal to sue the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to halt the State of Florida’s unconstitutional misinformation campaign against Amendment 4 in the upcoming Nov. 5, 2024, election.
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This is what we would expect to see from an authoritarian regime, not in the so-called “Free State of Florida.”.
The DeSantis administration is now trying to intimidate television stations into taking down ads supporting Amendment 4 – the constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would overturn the near-total abortion ban that Ron DeSantis signed into law last year.
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Over 10,000 people at the Women's Rally in #Miami plus more outside! We have a voice. #dissentispatriotic #womensmarch @ACLU
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BREAKING! The U.S. Court of Appeals affirms that voting cannot be contingent on one's ability to pay. This is a huge victory for our brave clients!
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This is why we keep saying cops do not belong in schools. Period.
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The governor shouldn't be in the business of bullying people to support his policy positions.
DeSantis demands Republicans publicly oppose amendment to add abortion rights to Florida Constitution
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🚨Attention Floridians🚨 . If you’re having trouble accessing Florida’s online voter registration site please let us know. You can also contact: . Florida Voter Assistance Hotline: 1.866.308.6739. Election Protection Hotline: .(866) 687-8683.
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It is unconstitutional for an elected official to use their office to publicly favor one religion over others or religion over non-religion, and inappropriate to advocate against an initiative Floridians are voting on. Vote yes on Amendment 4 to stop this government overreach.
Just now -- Florida's Lt. Gov. @JeanetteNunezFL speaking on abortion initiative: “We cannot go to church and pray like Christians, then turn around and vote like atheists.”. Presser with @GovRonDeSantis comes as new @UNFPORL shows Amendment 4 is right at the required 60%.
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Florida taxpayers have a right to know how the governor is spending public money.
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Without Haitians and the Haitian Revolution, Louisiana wouldn’t be a U.S. state, yet a sitting United States congressman from Louisiana has decided it’s okay to disparage and threaten Haitians. This is dangerous, harmful, and un-American.
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Floridians who are recovering from Hurricane Helene and preparing for Hurricane Milton have been denied an extension to register to vote past today's preset deadline. Let Florida vote.
Fla @GovRonDeSantis says he has no plans to extend voter registration deadline - which is today. Says there is no reason to do so. "This storm has not hit yet," he said. Several voting rights/civil rights group had asked for the deadline to be pushed back due in part to Helene.
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We remember the 49 souls who were senselessly killed four years ago today at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. We promise to never let hate win.
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Asking about Huete's immigration status after his accident offends human rights and undermines public confidence in the police.
"Are you illegal?" A policeman's question to an #undocumented Honduran who had just been run over by a car
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No politician, including Gov. DeSantis, holds more power than the Constitution itself. We will see you in court.
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2,000 people are here in #Homestead demanding an end to immigrant detention and the immediate reunification of families. #familiesbelongtogether
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We remember the 49 lives senselessly ended five years ago at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, and survivors traumatized by the horrific events of that day. We will never forget and stand with you always.
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It is hypocritical of Gov. DeSantis to support the voting rights of former President Trump, with his felony convictions, while simultaneously denying many Floridians who paid their dues to society the same deference.
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BREAKING NEWS: Two Chinese students at Florida International University and a professor at the University of Florida are filing a lawsuit in a federal court to combat Florida’s discriminatory law, SB 846.
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The 2023 Florida Legislative Session was one of the most authoritarian legislative sessions in state history, defined by government overreach and abuse of power and placing Floridians’ freedoms at risk.
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Florida’s government has crossed a dangerous line by using public resources to mislead voters and manipulate their choices in the upcoming election.
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It's Election Day!. Polls are now open in the Central time zone counties!. Vote like your rights depend on it!. Visit #Elections2020
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Spread the word: #FortLauderdale Rally today from 2-5 PM at Fort Lauderdale Airport, Terminal 4. #MuslimBanprotest #Florida.
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We agree with @FullFrontalSamB .It’s time to amend Florida’s constitution and end this lifetime ban on voting rights for former felons.
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Florida Supreme Court approves ballot language for an amendment that would restore #votingrights to Floridians w/ past felony convictions!
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Instead of signing bills into law that protect Floridians’ health and wellbeing, Gov. DeSantis has just made it harder to access and receive essential care.
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Gov. DeSantis’ policies have made Florida less safe for Black people in Florida.
“You have allowed people to hunt people like me”:. A Black audience member gets into a back and forth with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) at a Jacksonville news conference after questioning state policies he says have led to violence against Black people.
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A student w/ an Afro being called disruptive is a reflection of institutions that have problems with black identity.
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Just so we’re clear, banning flags is unconstitutional.
This a.m. the Florida House is considering a bill that would prohibit the display of any non-governmental flags i.e. a Pride flag in schools and government buildings. 53 people have showed up to testify on the legislation.
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Gov. DeSantis signed a racist, anti-democratic, un-American bill into law Monday. We will always fight for Floridians' First Amendment rights.
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The same folks behind Gov. DeSantis' attacks on our freedoms and Project 2025 are also trying to misinform voters about the impact of Amendment 4. The government has no right to get between you and your private medical decisions. Vote yes on 4.
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This law is part of the disturbing trend set by Gov. DeSantis and his allies in the Florida Legislature to ban or chill speech with the passage of laws such as HB 1 (the anti-protest law) and the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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Last night, Gov. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1890 into law. This law will undermine the citizen initiative process and violate Floridians’ First Amendment rights. We are suing to protect Florida citizens’ right to participate directly in our democracy.
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We are pleased that the court protected the First Amendment rights of Florida students and educators by denying the State’s request for a stay.
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To our knowledge, it is unprecedented for the State to expressly advocate against a citizen-led initiative. This kind of propaganda issued by the state, using taxpayer money and operating outside of the political process sets a dangerous precedent.
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Public schools are not Sunday schools.
CONTROVERSIAL 25 BAPTISMS AT FOOTBALL PRACTICE: The church attended by Brevard School Board Chair Megan Wright sparked controversy when, according to them, they baptized 25 Astronaut High football players on the football field after practice Saturday.
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Gov. DeSantis banned abortion before most women know they're pregnant, but is calling Amendment 4, to stop government interference in abortion, “extreme?”. He’s gaslighting us. The government shouldn’t be in the doctor’s office. Vote yes on 4.
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We're fighting back against Trump's trans ban. We need to protect trans service members. #transrightsarehumanrights #notransban
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BREAKING: We, @ACLU, @LawyersComm and @adv_project are suing to seek a statewide extension of the voter registration deadline to Tuesday, October 16 as a result of Hurricane Michael and reported problems with the state’s online voter registration system.
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Gov. DeSantis is so afraid of Amendment 4 passing that he is using your taxpayer money to obstruct a citizen initiative petition that you, Florida voters, put on the ballot. Vote for freedom from the government telling you how to live your life. Vote yes on Amendment 4.
Florida's governor strikes back against @ACLUFL & continues his opposition to Amendment 4, the ballot initiative that would enshrine a right to abortion in the state's constitution if at least 60% of voters statewide say 'yes.'.
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“If Amendment 4 passes this November, the Florida Constitution will be amended to ensure that women and their healthcare providers, not lawmakers and their think tanks, will determine whether abortion is appropriate. “Polls show it’s headed for passage.”.
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All students deserve to feel safe and valued on campus. This isn’t it.
BREAKING: UF fired all staff in positions related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective immediately.
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We're disturbed by what occurred at Okeechobee Achievement Academy. Police in schools do not make schools safer.
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This political ad is a deliberate and illegal misuse of Florida taxpayer funds intended to mislead voters. This kind of propaganda issued by the state sets a dangerous precedent. This is what we would from an authoritarian regime, not in the so-called "Free State of Florida.".
Learn about Florida’s pregnancy care laws and efforts to provide transparent health care here:
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This is a desperate attempt to further spread misinformation about the citizen-led ballot initiative to limit government interference with abortion ahead of the November election.
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Private school vouchers are bankrupting Arizona, and they will bankrupt Florida, too. Public money belongs in public schools.
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Starting today, 1.4 million Floridians with completed sentences will be able to register to vote, the single-biggest enfranchisement of voting rights since passage of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Your voice, your vote! . Find out more at
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While @GovRonDeSantis fights to restrict the voting rights Floridians voted to expand, he is now seeking to restrict the free speech rights of protesters. Not on our watch.
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“Slavery involved rape. It involved torture. It involved taking a baby from their mother. It involved some of the worst examples of depriving people of their humanity in our world.
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The governor couldn’t be bothered to meet with the President as he toured the state today following two natural disasters, but his predecessor, the junior U.S. senator, did. This is not good governance.
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@PolkCoSheriff With this series of tweets, @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd is exploiting a natural disaster and endangering lives.
If you go to a shelter for #Irma and you have a warrant, we'll gladly escort you to the safe and secure shelter called the Polk County Jail
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VICTORY: Federal court blocks key portion of Gov. DeSantis' anti-protest law, which effectively criminalizes our constitutional right to peacefully protest and puts anyone at risk of unlawful arrest, injury, and even death. Today is a win for civil rights.
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Amendment 4 is about limiting government interference with abortion and restoring patient control over their bodies, their lives, and their futures.
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It was never about schoolchildren. It is about erasure of LGBTQ+ people, their families, and their existence in Florida public schools. It is about erasure of the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ youth. It is about erasure, but we can’t be erased.
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This latest move by the State is yet another example of the State disregarding the law in its attempts to mislead voters. The State’s illegal act to undermine Amendment 4 is an abuse of power, aimed at preventing voters from rejecting the cruel and extreme abortion ban in place.
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Returning citizens who were able to register to vote after the Voting Restoration Amendment went into effect are receiving their voter identification cards!
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BREAKING NEWS: We're suing Florida over a new law that guts Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to 1.4 million people. The ability to vote shouldn’t be based on the size of a one’s bank account. @GovRonDeSantis, this is a poll tax.
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Just so we're clear, being unhoused is not a crime.
Gov. DeSantis held a press conference in Miami Beach this morning. Standing in front of a sign that said “Don’t allow Florida to become San Francisco,” he lauded Miami Beach’s ban on “camping” and advocated for state legislation to address homelessness.
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Lawmakers apparently misappropriated earmarked funds to fight the two citizen-led initiatives on the Florida ballot. Are you surprised? Vote yes on Amendments 3 and 4.
Ron DeSantis appears to have taken nearly $4 million that was supposed to be spent combating the opioid crisis – and burned the money instead on advertising against ballot measures that would legalize marijuana and overturn a statewide abortion ban. 🧵. .
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With only 61 days before the election, launching misinformation about Amendment 4 is irresponsible and an attempt to sabotage the vote. Voters deserve and require accurate and clear information from their state government, not ideological propaganda.
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BREAKING: We’re suing the Baker County Sheriff’s Office for denying immigrants at the Baker County Detention Center access to in-person legal representation. This violates the U.S. Constitution and places people at an abusive and inhumane facility in danger.
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Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother of four, was fatally shot and killed Friday in Ocala after knocking on the door of a white woman’s residence.
This is Ajike “AJ” Owens — a mother of 4 fatally shot after she reportedly knocked on the door of a white woman’s residence to retrieve her child’s iPad. It’s believed that Owens’ children accidentally left the device behind in a field they were playing in, & the woman took it.
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BREAKING: We’ve successfully got a section of the governor’s anti-immigrant law, SB 1718, blocked by a federal court.
BREAKING: A federal court just blocked a provision of Florida's brutal anti-immigrant law which threatened people in Florida with jail time for doing regular things like going to work and visiting family. Today's decision marks an important victory for people in Florida.
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Volunteers are ready for the Resistance Training! Join us in Miami or watch the livestream on @peoplepower ! @aclu #peoplepower
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Also grateful to our partners @EmergeUSA, @AILANational, @Am4ImmJustice and @StThomasLaw fighting the #Muslimban with us.
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The First Amendment guarantees us the right to religious freedom. That means parents — not government-imposed religious leaders — get to direct their children’s spiritual development. Chaplains don't belong in public schools.
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If you're in line before your polling place closes, stay in line. You have the right to vote. Problems? Call 866-OUR-VOTE.
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The only purpose of Gov. DeSantis' election police is voter suppression and intimidation.
NEW: DeSantis defended his election police knocking on people's doors asking if they signed the petition overturning the 6-week abortion ban. He also said a state website advocating against it was a "public service announcement.". w/@romyellenbogen.
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On Friday evening, the Florida Secretary of State’s office published a lengthy but factually baffling report targeting the petition initiative for Amendment 4, the ballot measure to limit government interference with abortion.
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We're suing the City of Ft. Lauderdale after police illegally seized & destroyed a group of homeless individual's property in Stranahan Park
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We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it: It’s weird that the governor is so adamant about using state resources in his desperate attempt to control our bodies. It’s gross. Vote to keep government out of our personal lives and decisions. Vote yes on Amendment 4.
DeSantis' admin has increasingly used government resources and state agencies to campaign against Amendment 4. Critics say it's potentially illicit use of state resources for a political message. Now, a state initiative is rallying people to a campaign-style event.
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