Lawsuit Says Jacksonville Panhandling Ban Violates Free Speech
By Robert Grant | March 4, 2024Action News Jax JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new federal lawsuit against the City of […]
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COSAC Sues Jacksonville 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
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Miami Settles Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Panhandling Ordinance
By Joshua Ceballos | February 22, 2024WLRN A Miami man experiencing homelessness is set to receive a $45,000 settlement from the
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Miami to Pay $45,000 to Settle Panhandling Arrest Lawsuit
By Alex DeLuca | February 15, 2024Miami New Times The Miami City Attorney’s office has arranged for a $45,000 payout
FJI Settles with Miami to Repeal Anti-Panhandling Law
February 29, 2024 MIAMI— The Florida Justice Institute (FJI), a nonprofit civil rights litigation and advocacy organization, has reached a
FJI Sues Jacksonville Challenging Anti-Solicitation Ordinance as Unconstitutional
Yesterday, the Florida Justice Institute (FJI) and Pensacola attorney Benjamin Stevenson filed a lawsuit challenging a Jacksonville Ordinance that prohibits
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FJI Lawsuit Challenges Jacksonville’s Unconstitutional Crackdown on Street Solicitation
February 28, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, FLA— The Florida Justice Institute (FJI) and Pensacola attorney Benjamin Stevenson filed a lawsuit challenging a
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FJI Secures Victory for Free Speech as Fort Lauderdale Panhandling Ban Struck Down
January 31, 2024 MIAMI— U.S. District Court Judge Roy K. Altman released his post-trial findings, concluding that the one Fort
Court Grants FJI Requests for Injunction Against Ordinance Restricting Requests on Public Property
January 30, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, FLA.– In a resounding victory for all homeless advocates, U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has