Press releases and earned media around FJI area of focus: Criminal Justice Reform
A federal judge granted a protective order on Monday to inmates suing the Florida Department of Corrections and its secretary,
MIAMI/TALLAHASSEE/TAMPA BAY – Yesterday, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle gave final approval to a settlement resolving a statewide class action
The federal government passed the CARES Act to give some people $1200. Thanks to a class action lawsuits brought by
MIAMI/TALLAHASSEE/TAMPA BAY – Today, a federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement resolving a statewide class action lawsuit against the Florida
COVID-19 has begun to spread through Florida’s prisons, and will continue to do so unless dramatic action is taken to
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Citing scientific, medical and mental health evidence likening solitary confinement to torture and demonstrating its dangers to the
If Danny Geiger were still alive, his mother believes he would be pleased with a settlement agreement filed this week
(CN) – The Florida Department of Corrections routinely denies disabled prisoners access to wheelchairs, canes, sign language interpreters and even
A group representing disabled inmates has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Florida prison officials of discriminating against prisoners who are
