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We use the power of the law to obtain positive social change, reform systems and institutions, strike down unjust laws and policies, and hold government accountable to the people. Our mission is to represent individuals with the goal of fixing the underlying problem not only for our clients but also for all other persons who have experienced similar injustices.

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In pursuit of justice, SLC has pioneered innovative legal strategies that have broadly impacted the people of this state. Across SLC’s history, we have obtained precedential opinions in a variety of legal areas, including constitutional law, employment discrimination, special education, rights of homeless persons, and Sunshine laws. SLC influences the development of the law and paves the way for future civil rights plaintiffs.

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LGBTQ+ and Health Advocates Urge Court of Appeals to Affirm Ruling Striking Down Florida’s Anti-Transgender Medicaid Ban
LGBTQ+ and Health Advocates Urge Court of Appeals to Affirm Ruling Striking Down Florida’s Anti-Transgender Medicaid Ban

Simone Chriss, Director of the Transgender Rights Initiative at Southern Legal Counsel: “The extensive factual record in this case speaks for itself, and we believe that this Court will see the State’s politically motivated endeavor for what it is: a cruel attempt to strip healthcare from marginalized people without justification.”

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A Message to Florida’s Transgender Community: YOU ARE NOT ALONE
A Message to Florida’s Transgender Community: YOU ARE NOT ALONE

A MESSAGE TO FLORIDA'S TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY: YOU ARE NOT ALONE

A Statement from SLC's Transgender Rights Initiative Director

Nov. 7, 2024

 Yesterday was a heavy day for America. We know that so many of our clients are feeling afraid about what the results of this election mean for the rights of LGBTQ+, and particularly transgender, Floridians. The collective hurt that we are feeling is not about politics, it is about humanity. And while we cannot take those burdens from you, we can walk beside you and share the weight. 

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Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit Challenging St. Johns County Ordinance that Criminalizes Requests for Help
Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit Challenging St. Johns County Ordinance that Criminalizes Requests for Help

Florida-based legal aid organizations today filed a federal lawsuit challenging a St. Johns County ordinance passed in May 2023 in an effort to stop panhandling.

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Florida Families File Brief Against Arbitrary Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Florida Families File Brief Against Arbitrary Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Youth

“As a parent, it is heartbreaking to see my right to make healthcare decisions for my child taken away by political bullies, and the hurt and harm that has caused my child.”

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Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever! This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be a part of something bigger by empowering change and igniting hope—a movement toward justice, equality, and compassion. Southern Legal Counsel stands as a beacon
Following the recent election results, concerns over potential changes to LGBTQ+ rights are surfacing. In a recent TIME article, SLC attorney Simone Chriss, Director of the Transgender Rights Initiative, shared insightful perspectives on potential im
Hey #gainesville! We’ve planned a town hall for Sunday evening 5:30-7:30 at First Magnitude. It will be a time to be heard and connect with local leaders and groups. If you’re wondering where to start or just needing to be with others&hel
Join SLC's Trans Rights Director Simone Chriss tonight for a virtual event -- "Prepare & Protect: Facing Trump 2025 Together" -- with Florida Representative Anna Eskamani and other state leaders as we discuss action items that will help
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#GivingTuesday isn’t just about fundraising, it’s about communities banding together and giving of their time, power, skills, expertise and resources. It’s about the collective spirit of generosity that brings change to our communit
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