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 — […]
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Criminal Justice Reform, Our Recent Work, Press Coverage
FJI and SLC File Lawsuit Challenging St. Johns County Ordinance that Criminalizes Requests for Help
Florida-based legal aid organizations Southern Legal Counsel (SLC) and Florida Justice Institute (FJI) today filed a federal lawsuit challenging a
Criminal Justice Reform, Our Recent Work, Press Coverage
FJI and SPLC Challenge $500,000 Lien Imposed by Florida Department of Corrections Against Incarcerated Man
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – In a motion filed last week, Jason Baez challenged a $547,850 lien imposed by the Florida
Final Order Issued In FJI’s Case Against Pompano Beach Ordinance
Following a bench trial, the District Court issued a final order in McDonald v. Pompano Beach, FJI’s long-running case against
FJI Sues Lake City Over Ordinance Restricting Requests for Donations at Intersections
The Florida Justice Institute has filed a lawsuit against the City of Lake City over ordinance that restricts requests for
Housing and Poverty, Press Coverage
Suit: JAX anti-panhandling law unconstitutional
By Robert Grant | March 4, 2024Action News Jax JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new federal lawsuit against the City of
Housing and Poverty, Press Coverage
COSAC sues JAX over anti-panhandling law
By Steve Patterson | March 1, 2024Florida Times-Union A homelessness nonprofit is suing to stop enforcement of a Jacksonville law banning panhandling in
Housing and Poverty, Press Coverage
Miami to settle over unconstitutional ordinance
By Joshua Ceballos | February 22, 2024WLRN A Miami man experiencing homelessness is set to receive a $45,000 settlement from the
Housing and Poverty, Press Coverage
$45K Settlement Over Miami Panhandling Arrests
By Alex DeLuca | February 15, 2024Miami New Times The Miami City Attorney’s office has arranged for a $45,000 payout