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Florida governor activates state guard in preparation for Haiti migrants

JURIST

MARCH 14, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced via X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday over 250 officers and soldiers will be stationed at the Florida Keys and southern waters in preparation for a surge of migrants from Haiti. No state has done more to supplement the (under-resourced) U.S.

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Florida Supreme Court upholds 6 week abortion ban and abortion referendum for November ballot

JURIST

APRIL 1, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the state constitution does not protect the right to abortion. The ruling in Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida vs. State of Florida allows the current 15-week abortion ban to be upheld and triggers the Heartbeat Protection Act to take effect.

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Disney lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed

JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A federal judge in Florida dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Secretary of Commerce on Wednesday for lack of standing and failure to state a claim. Disney alleged that lawmakers passed the statute as retaliation for their opposition to Florida’s Don’t Say Gay law.

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Florida governor signs law preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces

JURIST

MARCH 21, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law on Wednesday that prohibits homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces, such as sidewalks and parks. The post Florida governor signs law preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Florida governor signs restrictive social media ban for minors

JURIST

MARCH 25, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors into law on Monday. ” The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida voiced its opposition to the law, stating, “The Constitution is clear. A Federal Appeals Court overturned a similar law in Arkansas.

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US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate a Florida law targeting drag shows

JURIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The US Supreme Court, in a split decision, issued a brief statement on Thursday refusing to reinstate a Florida law that targets drag shows. Kavanaugh and Barrett appeared to disagree with the grounds upon which the state of Florida appealed the lower court’s ruling. ” The case at issue , Griffen v. .”

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US appeals court finds Florida Governor DeSantis violated First Amendment in firing local prosecutor

JURIST

JANUARY 11, 2024

The US Appeals Court for the Eleventh Circuit found on Wednesday that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated a local prosecutor’s First Amendment rights under the US Constitution when he suspended the prosecutor for refusing to enforce state laws surrounding access to reproductive health. He cited to 42 U.S.C.

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“Florida abortion amendment gets enough signatures for 2024 ballot; The constitutional amendment still needs the approval of the Florida Supreme Court to qualify”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 5, 2024

“Florida abortion amendment gets enough signatures for 2024 ballot; The constitutional amendment still needs the approval of the Florida Supreme Court to qualify”: Romy Ellenbogen of The Tampa Bay Times has this report.

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Florida freelance journalist indicted for hacking media companies

JURIST

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At least two nonprofits have filed amicus briefs suggesting the case raises First Amendment issues, particularly because the United States has alleged that Burke is not a “professional journalist” under Florida’s reporter’s privilege law. Fox is not mentioned by name in the indictment.

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Florida prosecutor seeks reinstatement following ‘illegal’ suspension

JURIST

MAY 7, 2023

Lawyers for Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren Thursday filed a reply in support of a federal appeals court petition to reinstate Warren as part of an ongoing dispute between Warren and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Lawyers for Warren refer to the suspension as “illegal.”

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US Supreme Court denies to block execution of Florida inmate

JURIST

APRIL 11, 2023

The US Supreme Court Tuesday denied to block the execution of an inmate in Florida. Florida prosecutors charged Gaskin with the killing of Robert and Georgette Sturmfels. Florida prosecutors charged Gaskin with the killing of Robert and Georgette Sturmfels. The state also argued that Hurst v.

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Florida legislature advances bills to compensate school abuse victims

JURIST

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Bills advanced in both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate on Wednesday that would allow compensation for the victims of the Dozier School for Boys that attended the school between 1940 and 1975. The Dozier School for Boys was a reform school located in Mariana, Florida, originally opened in 1900.

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“Florida and Arizona show why abortion attacks are not slowing down; The judges aren’t done”

HowAppealing

APRIL 11, 2024

“Florida and Arizona show why abortion attacks are not slowing down; The judges aren’t done”: Rachel M. The post “Florida and Arizona show why abortion attacks are not slowing down; The judges aren’t done” appeared first on How Appealing. Cohen of Vox has this report.

Enforcement of Florida gender-affirming care restrictions challenged after June injunction

JURIST

JULY 23, 2023

A group of plaintiffs on Friday filed an amended complaint in Florida seeking to block enforcement of the state’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans adults. ” Florida’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans individuals took effect in May. NPs are considered to be more accessible than physicians.

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“Florida man found with contraband; The latest on the Presidential Records Act saga”

HowAppealing

APRIL 7, 2024

“Florida man found with contraband; The latest on the Presidential Records Act saga”: Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.” ” The post “Florida man found with contraband; The latest on the Presidential Records Act saga” appeared first on How Appealing.

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China citizens challenge Florida law restricting foreign nationals from purchasing property

JURIST

MAY 23, 2023

A group of Chinese citizens who live in Florida, along with a real estate firm that serves clients of Chinese descent, filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a Florida law that imposes restrictions on some foreign nationals and businesses from buying property in the state. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB264 into law in early May.

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“I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.”

HowAppealing

APRIL 9, 2024

“I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. The post “I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.” ” Barbara Pariente has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.” ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Putting Abortion Question to Florida Voters Is Unlikely to End Court Fights; Though the Florida Supreme Court allowed a ballot question on expanding abortion rights, it also laid out a way for anti-abortion groups to challenge such an expansion”

HowAppealing

APRIL 10, 2024

“Putting Abortion Question to Florida Voters Is Unlikely to End Court Fights; Though the Florida Supreme Court allowed a ballot question on expanding abortion rights, it also laid out a way for anti-abortion groups to challenge such an expansion”: Patricia Mazzei of The New York Times has this report.

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Florida governor signs bill eliminating unanimous consent of jury for the death penalty

JURIST

APRIL 20, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Thursday signed a bill into law that allows juries to recommend the death penalty without unanimous consent. For a jury to recommend the death penalty under Florida law, the jury must unanimously confirm there was an “aggravating factor” present to warrant capital punishment.

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Florida oversight board sues Walt Disney Company in ongoing legal battle

JURIST

MAY 2, 2023

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Monday announced it will file suit counter to Walt Disney Company in a pending case involving potential government overreach. The complaint, filed in an Orange County, Florida court, alleges nine counts.

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Florida Department of Education approves expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

JURIST

APRIL 20, 2023

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) on Wednesday approved an expansion of the state’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. A 2022 lawsuit challenging its validity was filed by Equality Florida and Family Equality. However, Florida officials have vigorously defended the law.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy group issues travel warning in response to hostile laws in Florida

JURIST

APRIL 13, 2023

Nonprofit organization and LGBTQ+ advocacy group Equality Florida Wednesday issued a travel warning for LGBTQ+ people thinking of traveling or relocating to Florida. The travel warning continues by urging professionals, students, and retirees belonging to the LGBTQ+ community to reconsider their decision to move or travel to Florida.

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US court of appeals reinstates conviction of Florida man after he alleged police violated his Miranda rights

JURIST

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reinstated a Florida man’s conviction on Thursday, following a challenge that the police department violated the man’s Miranda rights. Jimmie Bowen was arrested for his alleged involvement in gang related violence.

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Florida governor signs controversial ‘election integrity’ act

JURIST

APRIL 27, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed controversial legislation SB524 into law. The bill purports to “ensure that Florida continues to have secure and accurate elections,” but voting rights advocates argue the bill is unnecessary and dangerous. The DOS found reason to refer only 75 cases to law enforcement.

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“Will Abortion Make Florida a Swing State? Overruling DeSantis’s six-week restriction is coming to the ballot.”

HowAppealing

APRIL 2, 2024

“Will Abortion Make Florida a Swing State? The post “Will Abortion Make Florida a Swing State? Overruling DeSantis’s six-week restriction is coming to the ballot.” ” This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

Florida governor signs bill prohibiting protests outside of private residences

JURIST

MAY 18, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed House Bill 1571 into law, which prohibits protestors from demonstrating outside of private residences. The Florida House of Representatives first introduced the bill in January. A majority of the Florida Senate quickly approved the bill in March. It then passed in March.

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“Phony Originalism Could Cost Florida Women Their Abortion Rights”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 18, 2024

“Phony Originalism Could Cost Florida Women Their Abortion Rights”: Adam Richardson has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Phony Originalism Could Cost Florida Women Their Abortion Rights” appeared first on How Appealing.

Supreme Court skeptical of Texas, Florida regulation of social media moderation

SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Share The Supreme Court on Monday appeared skeptical of a pair of laws in Texas and Florida that would regulate how large social media companies control content posted on their sites. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit blocked Florida from enforcing most of the law, while the U.S. Both laws were passed in the wake of the Jan.

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US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism

JURIST

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The US District Court for the Nothern District of Florida Thursday blocked part of a Florida law that limits what professors at public universities can believe about racism and sexism. The post US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Florida advances bill to bar LGBTQ discussions in schools

JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A Florida legislative committee Thursday advanced a bill that would outlaw certain discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida schools. ” The post Florida advances bill to bar LGBTQ discussions in schools appeared first on JURIST - News.

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NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida over state efforts to limit Black history classes and ban diversity programs in schools

JURIST

MAY 22, 2023

The NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory Sunday for the state of Florida over a series of laws recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that the organization says “[attempt] to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”

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Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

LawSites

MARCH 14, 2024

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” ” On March 8, the U.S.

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Florida Supreme Court Nixes State Bar’s Diversity Programs

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Florida Supreme Court Nixes State Bar’s Diversity Programs appeared first on Above the Law. Very on brand.

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Families of victims of Florida condo collapse to receive $997M

JURIST

MAY 15, 2022

The families of 98 victims of the Champlain Towers south condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida reached a $997 million settlement Wednesday. The victims’ families brought a class-action lawsuit in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and for Miami-Dade County, Florida. The condominium collapsed on June 24, 2021.

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Federal court blocks Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The Tallahassee Division of the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction blocking Florida’s controversial “anti-riot” bill, delivering a blow to one of Governor Ron DeSantis’s central election promises and a victory to civil rights groups.

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Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to stop funding diversity initiatives

ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court has directed the state bar to stop funding diversity and inclusion initiatives in its new budget. In response, the Florida Bar…

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Florida governor signs bill restricting education on LGBTQ issues

JURIST

MARCH 28, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed into law the controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill , commonly referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The post Florida governor signs bill restricting education on LGBTQ issues appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Student athletes file lawsuit challenging boundaries of Florida compensation rules

JURIST

JANUARY 12, 2022

Two Florida student athletes filed a lawsuit challenging compensation restrictions on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that the FHSAA currently prevents Florida high school athletes from profiting off their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

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“Florida Courthouse Named for Influential Judge”

HowAppealing

JUNE 29, 2023

“Florida Courthouse Named for Influential Judge”: The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts today issued a news release that begins, “The federal courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida will be named in honor of the late Judge Joseph W.

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Federal judge strikes down Florida immigration law as racially motivated

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Tuesday struck down a portion of a Florida immigration law as unconstitutional and declared that the measures within the bill were racially motivated.

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US appeals court reinstates disability lawsuit against Florida school district

JURIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday reinstated a lawsuit alleging a Florida school district failed to meet disabled students’ right to a free and appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Florida appeals court temporarily upholds school mask ban

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A Florida appeals court has upheld Governor Ron DeSantis’ ban on school mask mandates. The move Friday came after a Florida circuit judge ruled last month to temporarily suspend the ban until the legal challenges against it were complete. As a result, the ban will remain in place until further appellate review.

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US appeals court temporarily bars Florida social media law

JURIST

MAY 26, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Monday unanimously ruled in favor of a preliminary injunction against a Florida law regulating how social media companies moderate content on their platforms. The post US appeals court temporarily bars Florida social media law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Federal judge blocks Florida social media censorship law

JURIST

JULY 3, 2021

US Judge Robert Hinkle from the Northern District of Florida (Tallahassee Division) Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction against Florida’s new social media law FL SB 7072 which, among other things, mandated social media companies to publish detailed standards for censorship, shadow-banning, and de-platforming of users.

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Florida governor activates state guard in preparation for Haiti migrants

Florida Supreme Court upholds 6 week abortion ban and abortion referendum for November ballot

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Disney lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed

Florida governor signs law preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces

Florida governor signs restrictive social media ban for minors

US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate a Florida law targeting drag shows

US appeals court finds Florida Governor DeSantis violated First Amendment in firing local prosecutor

“Florida abortion amendment gets enough signatures for 2024 ballot; The constitutional amendment still needs the approval of the Florida Supreme Court to qualify”

Florida freelance journalist indicted for hacking media companies

Florida prosecutor seeks reinstatement following ‘illegal’ suspension

US Supreme Court denies to block execution of Florida inmate

Florida legislature advances bills to compensate school abuse victims

“Florida and Arizona show why abortion attacks are not slowing down; The judges aren’t done”

Enforcement of Florida gender-affirming care restrictions challenged after June injunction

“Florida man found with contraband; The latest on the Presidential Records Act saga”

China citizens challenge Florida law restricting foreign nationals from purchasing property

“I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.”

“Putting Abortion Question to Florida Voters Is Unlikely to End Court Fights; Though the Florida Supreme Court allowed a ballot question on expanding abortion rights, it also laid out a way for anti-abortion groups to challenge such an expansion”

Florida governor signs bill eliminating unanimous consent of jury for the death penalty

Florida oversight board sues Walt Disney Company in ongoing legal battle

Florida Department of Education approves expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

LGBTQ+ advocacy group issues travel warning in response to hostile laws in Florida

US court of appeals reinstates conviction of Florida man after he alleged police violated his Miranda rights

Florida governor signs controversial ‘election integrity’ act

“Will Abortion Make Florida a Swing State? Overruling DeSantis’s six-week restriction is coming to the ballot.”

Florida governor signs bill prohibiting protests outside of private residences

“Phony Originalism Could Cost Florida Women Their Abortion Rights”

Supreme Court skeptical of Texas, Florida regulation of social media moderation

US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism

Florida advances bill to bar LGBTQ discussions in schools

NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida over state efforts to limit Black history classes and ban diversity programs in schools

Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

Florida Supreme Court Nixes State Bar’s Diversity Programs

Families of victims of Florida condo collapse to receive $997M

Federal court blocks Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill

Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to stop funding diversity initiatives

Florida governor signs bill restricting education on LGBTQ issues

Student athletes file lawsuit challenging boundaries of Florida compensation rules

“Florida Courthouse Named for Influential Judge”

Federal judge strikes down Florida immigration law as racially motivated

US appeals court reinstates disability lawsuit against Florida school district

Florida appeals court temporarily upholds school mask ban

US appeals court temporarily bars Florida social media law

Federal judge blocks Florida social media censorship law

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