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At FJI, we are committed to defending civil rights and advocating for justice in Florida. 

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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 several city ordinances that criminalize requesting donations and standing on medians to do so. With respect to Ordinance § 100.35(C)(1)(b) (the Median Provision), the Court concluded that the particular medians

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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 settlement with the City of Miami to resolve its lawsuit against the City challenging an Ordinance that prohibits requesting donations in large portions of the City, including most of the

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