FJI and Firm Sue Miami Over Panhandling Law
May 21, 2025 The Florida Justice Institute (FJI), a nonprofit civil rights litigation and advocacy organization, and the law firm […]
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Southern Poverty Law Center and Florida Justice Institute Sue to Stop the Florida Department of Corrections’ Attempt to Seize Excessive Force Settlement Agreement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and Florida Justice Institute (FJI) have filed federal and state suits challenging the Florida Department of
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
By Stefania Palma | April 6, 2025Financial Times US advocacy groups and small legal offices fear Big Law will retreat
FJI Suit Against Lake City Anti-Solicitation Successfully Resolved with Repeal and Payment
November 25, 2024 Following FJI’s lawsuit against a Lake City ordinance that prohibited standing, soliciting, or leafletting at certain intersections,
Criminal Justice Reform, Press Coverage
Prisoners plead for air conditioning in lawsuit against Florida corrections department
By KATE PAYNE | November 1, 2024Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — It was the hottest September in more than
Criminal Justice Reform, Press Coverage
Florida accused of “deliberate indifference” to inmates in sweltering heat at Miami-Dade prison, lawsuit says
By CBS/News Service of Florida | November 1, 2024CBS Miami TALLAHASSEE — Accusing the state of “deliberate indifference,” a federal lawsuit
Prison reform advocates sue in federal court for air conditioning in Florida prisons
By Elena Barrera | October 31, 2024Tallahassee Democrat A new lawsuit is aiming for a big chill. After what was
Florida prisoners file federal lawsuit over deadly heat with no A/C
By Minnah Arshad | October 31, 2024USA Today Stifling heat at a Miami-area concrete prison without air conditioning contributed to
Heat contributed to 4 deaths, made many ill at Miami-Dade prison without AC, lawsuit claims
By Ashley Miznazi | October 31, 2024Miami Herald South Florida temperatures soared to record highs over the last few summers —