ACLU Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Federal judge: DeSantis administration needs to prove ‘who’s running the show’ at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

An attorney for the DeSantis administration appeared to balk at the order.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida July 28, 2025August 7, 2025

An attorney for the DeSantis administration appeared to balk at the order.

A trial to determine if Republican legislators gerrymandered Pinellas and Hillsborough is under way

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 10, 2025July 29, 2025

‘An attack on democracy itself’: Florida civil, voting rights groups condemn DeSantis’ push to restrict ballot initiatives

Majorities of Florida voters supported both amendments 3 and 4, but they needed 60% supermajorities to pass.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix March 5, 2025April 26, 2025

‘There is no checks and balances’: Florida faith leaders warn schools of new chaplain program

The faith leaders flagged “unintended consequences.”

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix August 13, 2024December 25, 2024

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs public school chaplains bill, says satanists need not apply

‘We’re not playing those games in Florida,’ he vows.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix April 18, 2024October 29, 2024

Florida bill blocking civilian review boards from investigating bad cops heads to DeSantis

The measure (HB 601), which the Legislature passed last month, would affect at least 21 cities with civilian review boards.

by News Service of Florida April 11, 2024April 11, 2025

New Florida immigration law is ‘hopelessly vague,’ claims federal lawsuit

The legal challenge also argued that the state law “usurps powers constitutionally vested in the federal government exclusively.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida July 18, 2023July 5, 2025

Over three dozen voting-rights group urge DeSantis to veto major Florida elections bill

The proposal (SB 7050) also would help clear the way for DeSantis to run for president in 2024.

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023August 3, 2023

ACLU and other groups call for Florida prison to end agreement with ICE

The groups sent a 22-page complaint to officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

by Colin Wolf September 14, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban with no exception for rape or incest

The law, which will take effect July 1, bans most abortions past the 15-week mark.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida April 14, 2022September 15, 2024

Florida judge is expected to uphold law that requires a 24 hour waiting period for abortions

“This law is an insult to Floridians and their ability to make their own medical decisions.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 24, 2022August 3, 2023

Legal groups sue Sarasota County for suspending nearly 2,000 drivers licenses over legal fees

Despite Florida law, Sarasota County has continued to suspend driver’s licenses for non-criminal offenses.

by Justin Garcia January 20, 2022July 25, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa contemporary exhibition space, Coco Hunday, is looking for new artists for upcoming show

All entries will be accepted.

by Jenna Rimensnyder April 1, 2019April 21, 2025

Music

On February 3, everything you buy on Bandcamp will benefit the ACLU

Pile that on top of the millions that individual donors have given over the last week.

by Ray Roa January 31, 2017July 1, 2025

Marijuana, in small amounts, could be decriminalized in St. Pete

by Kate Bradshaw December 10, 2015February 8, 2024

After outburst, Tampa Council goes for compromised police review plan

by Kate Bradshaw September 24, 2015August 17, 2023

Drama at City Hall: Tampa Council counters Buckhorn’s civilian review board plan

by Kate Bradshaw September 3, 2015August 17, 2023

Sh*t happened 6/12/15: ACLU sues Scott, gay adoption ban lifted, RIP Bud Lee

by Scott Harrell June 12, 2015August 17, 2023

Florida abortion wait period bill sees backlash, lawsuit

by Kate Bradshaw June 11, 2015August 17, 2023

ACLU to new Tampa police chief: stop targeting black people on bicycles

by Kate Bradshaw May 21, 2015August 17, 2023