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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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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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Medicaid enrollees sue Florida for mismanagement of the Long Term Care Waiver Program, citing barriers to essential services
Medicaid enrollees sue Florida for mismanagement of the Long Term Care Waiver Program, citing barriers to essential services

The suit claims that that the state’s management of its Medicaid Long Term Care (LTC) Waiver program violates the U.S. Constitution, the Medicaid Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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ACLU of Florida and Southern Legal Counsel File Lawsuit to Stop State of Florida’s Unconstitutional Misinformation Campaign Against Amendment 4
ACLU of Florida and Southern Legal Counsel File Lawsuit to Stop State of Florida’s Unconstitutional Misinformation Campaign Against Amendment 4

Lawsuit was filed in response to a state-funded website dedicated to interfering with the vote on the citizen-led initiative to limit government interference with abortion.

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🎉 We're Still Glowing from Suds & Songs! 🎉⠀ ⠀ More than a week after the event and all of us at SLC are still buzzing from the incredible energy and support at Suds & Songs! Here are a few more snapshots capturing the fun and camaraderie of
🎶 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Suds & Songs Sponsors! 🎶 We are incredibly grateful to our amazing sponsors who made the Suds & Songs fundraising event possible. A huge THANK YOU to Avera & Smith Attorneys at Law, Allen Law, and FFP Law
🎃 Happy Halloween from Southern Legal Counsel! 🎃 Wishing everyone a spooktacular day filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of treats. Stay safe and enjoy all the festivities! #HappyHalloween #SpookySeason #SupportSLC
🌟 Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Civil Rights Litigator! 🌟 Are you passionate about creating meaningful change and securing justice for those who need it most? Southern Legal Counsel is seeking a dedicated civil rights litigator to join our este
🌈 Join Our Virtual Legal Name Change Clinic for Transgender Awareness Week! 🌈⠀ ⠀ Southern Legal Counsel's Transgender Rights Initiative, in partnership with León Cosgrove Jiménez, LLP and Greenberg Traurig, P.A., is hosting a free, vi
📸 Snapshots from Suds & Songs 2024! 🎶✨ We had an incredible evening full of music, community, and good vibes at the Suds & Songs event! Check out some memorable moments we captured throughout the night. A huge thank you to everyone who joi
📢 Advocacy Groups Challenge State's Actions on Amendment 4 in Florida 📢⠀ ⠀ Southern Legal Counsel and the ACLU of Florida are challenging Florida’s effort to impede Amendment 4, which aims to protect reproductive rights. This legal action com
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