Florida Justice Institute
@fji.law
FJI is a nonprofit public interest law firm that brings large-scale, systemic civil rights litigation throughout the state of Florida.
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Mark this important date on your calendar: April 16th, 2026
FJI will be hosting our Annual Signature Event to honor leaders and contributors to our work here in Southern Florida.
Look our for chances to raise funds, raise awareness, and sponsor the event.
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FJI will be hosting our Annual Signature Event to honor leaders and contributors to our work here in Southern Florida.
Look our for chances to raise funds, raise awareness, and sponsor the event.
Be sure to follow button to see updates!
This past Tuesday, FJI presented pro bono work opportunities to Holland & Knight Associates.
We thank Holland & Knight for the chance to present to their community and we look forward to continuing to work together in 2026.
Learn more about our pro bono opportunities at our website FJI.law
We thank Holland & Knight for the chance to present to their community and we look forward to continuing to work together in 2026.
Learn more about our pro bono opportunities at our website FJI.law
January 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This past Tuesday, FJI presented pro bono work opportunities to Holland & Knight Associates.
We thank Holland & Knight for the chance to present to their community and we look forward to continuing to work together in 2026.
Learn more about our pro bono opportunities at our website FJI.law
We thank Holland & Knight for the chance to present to their community and we look forward to continuing to work together in 2026.
Learn more about our pro bono opportunities at our website FJI.law
A new article shows Florida has the harshest prison sentences in the US. We want to see our justice system move away from mass incarceration.
Join us in discussions like this today at 1pm at the Justice and Reentry Forum, hosted by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Article link: linktr.ee/fji.law
Join us in discussions like this today at 1pm at the Justice and Reentry Forum, hosted by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Article link: linktr.ee/fji.law
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
A new article shows Florida has the harshest prison sentences in the US. We want to see our justice system move away from mass incarceration.
Join us in discussions like this today at 1pm at the Justice and Reentry Forum, hosted by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Article link: linktr.ee/fji.law
Join us in discussions like this today at 1pm at the Justice and Reentry Forum, hosted by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Article link: linktr.ee/fji.law
It's important that people coming home after incarceration have the opportunities and support they need, but this is rarely the case.
Join us tomorrow in Tallahassee to discuss these exact issues, including what you and our communities can do about it.
Join us tomorrow in Tallahassee to discuss these exact issues, including what you and our communities can do about it.
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's important that people coming home after incarceration have the opportunities and support they need, but this is rarely the case.
Join us tomorrow in Tallahassee to discuss these exact issues, including what you and our communities can do about it.
Join us tomorrow in Tallahassee to discuss these exact issues, including what you and our communities can do about it.
Frederick Murphy responded to Florida AG Uthmeier insisting that Winter Haven enforce the state's camping ban.
Murphy countered the statements of the AG by saying public spaces are available for everyone, "regardless of socio-economic status".
See the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
Murphy countered the statements of the AG by saying public spaces are available for everyone, "regardless of socio-economic status".
See the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Frederick Murphy responded to Florida AG Uthmeier insisting that Winter Haven enforce the state's camping ban.
Murphy countered the statements of the AG by saying public spaces are available for everyone, "regardless of socio-economic status".
See the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
Murphy countered the statements of the AG by saying public spaces are available for everyone, "regardless of socio-economic status".
See the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
The FJI team would like to extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Miami-Dade bar president, Stuart Weissman.
Stuart was a passionate advocate for justice and left a lasting impression on his community, both personally and professionally.
Stuart was a passionate advocate for justice and left a lasting impression on his community, both personally and professionally.
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The FJI team would like to extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Miami-Dade bar president, Stuart Weissman.
Stuart was a passionate advocate for justice and left a lasting impression on his community, both personally and professionally.
Stuart was a passionate advocate for justice and left a lasting impression on his community, both personally and professionally.
Join us in Tallahassee on January 16th for the Justice & Reentry Public Forum.
This event brings together leaders, practitioners, and community members to discuss what is, and isn’t, working around reentry.
Reentry is more than just leaving prison, it's about having a fair chance to build a life.
This event brings together leaders, practitioners, and community members to discuss what is, and isn’t, working around reentry.
Reentry is more than just leaving prison, it's about having a fair chance to build a life.
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Join us in Tallahassee on January 16th for the Justice & Reentry Public Forum.
This event brings together leaders, practitioners, and community members to discuss what is, and isn’t, working around reentry.
Reentry is more than just leaving prison, it's about having a fair chance to build a life.
This event brings together leaders, practitioners, and community members to discuss what is, and isn’t, working around reentry.
Reentry is more than just leaving prison, it's about having a fair chance to build a life.
We’re excited to welcome Paige Mulac back to the Florida Justice Institute.
Paige first joined us as an intern for the Spring 2025 semester. Having her back is a huge win for our team.
Welcome back Paige!
Paige first joined us as an intern for the Spring 2025 semester. Having her back is a huge win for our team.
Welcome back Paige!
January 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We’re excited to welcome Paige Mulac back to the Florida Justice Institute.
Paige first joined us as an intern for the Spring 2025 semester. Having her back is a huge win for our team.
Welcome back Paige!
Paige first joined us as an intern for the Spring 2025 semester. Having her back is a huge win for our team.
Welcome back Paige!
The FJI team is saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Graham Greer.
Alan and his wife, Senior US District Judge Patricia Seitz, have been supporters of our work and have done so much with their own time to help people who are unhoused.
Our thoughts are with Alan’s family during this time.
Alan and his wife, Senior US District Judge Patricia Seitz, have been supporters of our work and have done so much with their own time to help people who are unhoused.
Our thoughts are with Alan’s family during this time.
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The FJI team is saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Graham Greer.
Alan and his wife, Senior US District Judge Patricia Seitz, have been supporters of our work and have done so much with their own time to help people who are unhoused.
Our thoughts are with Alan’s family during this time.
Alan and his wife, Senior US District Judge Patricia Seitz, have been supporters of our work and have done so much with their own time to help people who are unhoused.
Our thoughts are with Alan’s family during this time.
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While 2025 saw a host of challenges in the legal sector, the ABA works each day "to uphold the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary, and preserve the integrity of the legal profession." Read ABA President Michelle A. Behnke's full message: https://bit.ly/3MXSFSX
January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
While 2025 saw a host of challenges in the legal sector, the ABA works each day "to uphold the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary, and preserve the integrity of the legal profession." Read ABA President Michelle A. Behnke's full message: https://bit.ly/3MXSFSX
We are back and ready to continue building a fair Florida!
To make sure you get the help you need quickly, it is important to know where to look.
Swipe to see the list of cases we do and do not handle.
Visit the Funding Florida Legal Aid website for more info: linktr.ee/fji.law
To make sure you get the help you need quickly, it is important to know where to look.
Swipe to see the list of cases we do and do not handle.
Visit the Funding Florida Legal Aid website for more info: linktr.ee/fji.law
January 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We are back and ready to continue building a fair Florida!
To make sure you get the help you need quickly, it is important to know where to look.
Swipe to see the list of cases we do and do not handle.
Visit the Funding Florida Legal Aid website for more info: linktr.ee/fji.law
To make sure you get the help you need quickly, it is important to know where to look.
Swipe to see the list of cases we do and do not handle.
Visit the Funding Florida Legal Aid website for more info: linktr.ee/fji.law
The FJI team is taking time to be with our loved ones and to get ready for next year!
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
December 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The FJI team is taking time to be with our loved ones and to get ready for next year!
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
The FJI team is taking time to be with our loved ones and to get ready for next year!
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The FJI team is taking time to be with our loved ones and to get ready for next year!
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.
We'll be out of the office until January 5th.
You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law
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Homeless Persons' Memorial Day is held on the darkest day of the year. Yet amongst this darkness and sorrow, we must continue to fight for a country where everybody has the housing and support they need to thrive.
Our statement:
Our statement:
Statement on Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
The annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is this weekend. This year, like every year, people will gather across the country to mourn those who died without a safe place to call home. In a country as…
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December 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Homeless Persons' Memorial Day is held on the darkest day of the year. Yet amongst this darkness and sorrow, we must continue to fight for a country where everybody has the housing and support they need to thrive.
Our statement:
Our statement:
Happy birthday, AJ!
You have quickly become a valued member of our team and we hope the year ahead is filled with happiness and accomplishments.
Learn more about our amazing staff at FJI.law
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You have quickly become a valued member of our team and we hope the year ahead is filled with happiness and accomplishments.
Learn more about our amazing staff at FJI.law
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December 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy birthday, AJ!
You have quickly become a valued member of our team and we hope the year ahead is filled with happiness and accomplishments.
Learn more about our amazing staff at FJI.law
Media description: A.J. Appears below text that reads, “Happy Birthday, A.J. Hernandez Anderson!”
You have quickly become a valued member of our team and we hope the year ahead is filled with happiness and accomplishments.
Learn more about our amazing staff at FJI.law
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BREAKING: We just won a court order blocking the Trump-Vance admin's harmful attempt to restrict federal funds for proven solutions to homelessness.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
BREAKING: We just won a court order blocking the Trump-Vance admin's harmful attempt to restrict federal funds for proven solutions to homelessness.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
In 2025, we made a difference in the daily lives of many people across the state.
We also celebrated work anniversaries and successful fundraising campaigns.
Follow to see the things our amazing team and community will achieve in 2026 and beyond!
We also celebrated work anniversaries and successful fundraising campaigns.
Follow to see the things our amazing team and community will achieve in 2026 and beyond!
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In 2025, we made a difference in the daily lives of many people across the state.
We also celebrated work anniversaries and successful fundraising campaigns.
Follow to see the things our amazing team and community will achieve in 2026 and beyond!
We also celebrated work anniversaries and successful fundraising campaigns.
Follow to see the things our amazing team and community will achieve in 2026 and beyond!
We want to take time to thank our generous donors throughout this past year and remind you what your support means to FJI.
Your contributions helped us file lawsuits, investigate injustice, and educate the community.
Help us continue to make a difference by visiting linktr.ee/fji.law
Your contributions helped us file lawsuits, investigate injustice, and educate the community.
Help us continue to make a difference by visiting linktr.ee/fji.law
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We want to take time to thank our generous donors throughout this past year and remind you what your support means to FJI.
Your contributions helped us file lawsuits, investigate injustice, and educate the community.
Help us continue to make a difference by visiting linktr.ee/fji.law
Your contributions helped us file lawsuits, investigate injustice, and educate the community.
Help us continue to make a difference by visiting linktr.ee/fji.law
A new article by the Tampa Bay Times reveals that hundreds of people in Florida DOC prisons were delayed from getting necessary eye surgery.
We’re suing on behalf of the people who were denied this care.
See the full article and support our efforts at linktr.ee/fji.law
We’re suing on behalf of the people who were denied this care.
See the full article and support our efforts at linktr.ee/fji.law
December 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A new article by the Tampa Bay Times reveals that hundreds of people in Florida DOC prisons were delayed from getting necessary eye surgery.
We’re suing on behalf of the people who were denied this care.
See the full article and support our efforts at linktr.ee/fji.law
We’re suing on behalf of the people who were denied this care.
See the full article and support our efforts at linktr.ee/fji.law
Today is the last day to nominate a stand out person or oganization for one of FJI's awards.
To see the form and full guidelines for nominations, head to linktr.ee/fji.law
To see the form and full guidelines for nominations, head to linktr.ee/fji.law
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today is the last day to nominate a stand out person or oganization for one of FJI's awards.
To see the form and full guidelines for nominations, head to linktr.ee/fji.law
To see the form and full guidelines for nominations, head to linktr.ee/fji.law
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On this Human Rights Day, the ABA encourages all lawyers to reaffirm their commitment to protect human rights and the rule of law. Read full statement: https://bit.ly/48ykYzy
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On this Human Rights Day, the ABA encourages all lawyers to reaffirm their commitment to protect human rights and the rule of law. Read full statement: https://bit.ly/48ykYzy
In 2024, FJI and the Southern Legal Counsel sued St. Johns County over its anti-panhandling ordinance.
That lawsuit has helped to keep other counties and cities from enforcing similar laws.
Read the full article and support our work linktr.ee/fji.law
That lawsuit has helped to keep other counties and cities from enforcing similar laws.
Read the full article and support our work linktr.ee/fji.law
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In 2024, FJI and the Southern Legal Counsel sued St. Johns County over its anti-panhandling ordinance.
That lawsuit has helped to keep other counties and cities from enforcing similar laws.
Read the full article and support our work linktr.ee/fji.law
That lawsuit has helped to keep other counties and cities from enforcing similar laws.
Read the full article and support our work linktr.ee/fji.law
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#OTD in 1965 the 13th Amendment ended slavery, but with a loophole; slavery was allowed as punishment for a crime. This marked the beginning of mass incarceration and the systemic oppression of Black people that persists today. Understanding this history is crucial to dismantling the system.
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#OTD in 1965 the 13th Amendment ended slavery, but with a loophole; slavery was allowed as punishment for a crime. This marked the beginning of mass incarceration and the systemic oppression of Black people that persists today. Understanding this history is crucial to dismantling the system.
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🧵 (1/2) Whether it's policy wins, fierce advocacy for clients, or engaging vulnerable communities, @fji.law remains committed to access to justice across #Florida.
I'm grateful to lead this organization daily. Thank you to FJI's board, staff, and supporters for helping FJI be successful.
I'm grateful to lead this organization daily. Thank you to FJI's board, staff, and supporters for helping FJI be successful.
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today marks 2 years of Michael Langley serving as FJI’s Executive Director.
Mike, we want to express our deep appreciation for the purpose, passion, and direction you bring to our work.
Thank you for guiding us forward and inspiring excellence.
Learn more about our amazing team at Fji.law
Mike, we want to express our deep appreciation for the purpose, passion, and direction you bring to our work.
Thank you for guiding us forward and inspiring excellence.
Learn more about our amazing team at Fji.law
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today marks 2 years of Michael Langley serving as FJI’s Executive Director.
Mike, we want to express our deep appreciation for the purpose, passion, and direction you bring to our work.
Thank you for guiding us forward and inspiring excellence.
Learn more about our amazing team at Fji.law
Mike, we want to express our deep appreciation for the purpose, passion, and direction you bring to our work.
Thank you for guiding us forward and inspiring excellence.
Learn more about our amazing team at Fji.law
A recent piece in the American Bar Association's journal talked about the real barriers deaf individuals face when interacting with the justice system.
FJI is working to make sure the process is accessible to everyone.
Learn more about how we advocate and see the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
FJI is working to make sure the process is accessible to everyone.
Learn more about how we advocate and see the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
December 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A recent piece in the American Bar Association's journal talked about the real barriers deaf individuals face when interacting with the justice system.
FJI is working to make sure the process is accessible to everyone.
Learn more about how we advocate and see the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
FJI is working to make sure the process is accessible to everyone.
Learn more about how we advocate and see the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law