GOOD NEWS: SCOTUS upholds ruling that protects rights of people experiencing homelessness to ask for help to meet their basic needs. This reinforces a basic understanding that asking for assistance is constitutionally protected speech.
Read the SPLC statement: buff.ly/c5YKcRc
The Florida Justice Institute is guided by an incredible Board of Directors, including women who bring their expertise and passion to the fight for civil rights.
Thank you to the women on our board for your vision and dedication.
Learn more about FJI’s Board of Directors at linktr.ee/fji.law
That's a wrap on the 2026 @naehomelessness.bsky.social Summit! While inspiring/insightful, I realize that @fji.law + our national peers have more work to do to address the criminalization against unhoused people.
Great to reconnect with my counterpart at NAEH, Ann Oliva. Until next time! #NAEH2026
We are counting down the days, just six weeks left until our Annual Signature Event.
We will have Markenzy Lapointe joining us as the evening’s keynote speaker.
We will also be honoring Kathie Klarreich and the Florida Prison Education Project.
Get your tickets at linktr.ee/fji.law
FJI went to NSU's Public Interest Law Day to engage with students and share what our organization does.
Learn more about our professional opportunities incuding internships, pro bono work, and careers at linktr.ee/fji.law
This Women’s History Month, we are putting the spotlight on the team members right here at the Florida Justice Institute.
Throughout this month, we will be sharing conversations with them about what drives their work and advocacy.
Follow to see these posts coming soon!
We want to spotlight two of the people who make FJI’s work possible:
Mike Langley is always pushing for change and advocating for our organization.
Bethell Forbes is behind our pro bono work, connecting attorneys with the people who need them most.
Learn more about our team at FJI.law
Thank you to the University of Miami and H.T. Smith for hosting the Civil Rights Symposium last week.
We’re so proud of our team and we’re happy to see the community coming together to promote and honor civil rights work.
Today we are celebrating Jessica Pla’s 31st anniversary with the FJI team.
Jessica brings dedication and kindness to the office every day.
Thank you, Jessica, for over three decades of commitment to this work.
Learn more about our staff, board, and community at FJI.law
We are just seven weeks away from our Annual Signature Event on April 16th.
It’s going to be a night to connect with the community that makes our work possible.
We’ll be honoring the progress we’ve made and looking at the work ahead.
Visit FJI.law/celebration to sign up.
It’s been thirteen years since Carly joined the team at the Florida Justice Institute.
From day one, Carly has been a pillar for us. Doing this work takes stamina and heart, and Carly brings that every single day.
Learn more about our staff and mission at linktr.ee/fji.law
Olivia and Ray visited FIU College of Law to connect with students who want to make a difference.
If you want experience in public interest law as a student or professional, visit the link in bio to connect.
St. Johns County will no longer enforce its ban on asking for charity. The county has agreed to stop these arrests permanently and pay damages to those harmed.
You can read more about this victory and support at linktr.ee/fji.law
The FJI team is saddened to learn of the passing of Thelma Gibson.
Thelma fought for affordable housing so that Black residents wouldn't be pushed out of their own neighborhoods.
Our thoughts are with her family and the community she served.
See more on Thelma’s legacy at linktr.ee/fji.law
Olivia and Ray visited FIU College of Law to connect with students who want to make a difference.
If you want experience in public interest law as a student or professional, visit fji.law/work-with-us to connect.
Michelle and A.J. went to the University of Miami School of Law to connect with students who are looking to build a career in public interest law.
It was inspiring to meet so many young people who are excited to help others and do the work.
Learn more about our work and opportunities at FJI.law
Register today to make sure you have a spot at tomorrow’s symposium!
FJI’s Ray Taseff will be part of the roundtable discussion and Tiffani Lee will be there to accept the Andrew D. Fredman Friend of the Center Award.
See details and sign up at linktr.ee/fji.law
We had a great time connecting with students at the Florida State University College of Law Career Fair!
Michelle and Laney shared information about FJI's work and how public interest law can be an amazing career path.
See how to make fighting for civil rights part of your career at fji.law
We’re proud to see the Florida Justice Institute represented at the Inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium on Civil Rights in Florida during the panel and awards.
Wednesday, February 18th at the University of Miami School of Law, Gail D. Serota JD '79 Reading Room.
Sign up at linktr.ee/fji.law
Show your love this Valentine’s day by helping the community FJI fights for.
Your support means we get to investigate prison conditions, restore ability access, and repeal oppressive housing laws.
See the impact we’ve had so far and join the monthly giving program at fji.law/45for45
When essential workers are priced out of housing stability, it proves that the housing crisis is an economic reality, not a personal failure.
It’s with your support that we can bring common-sense approaches to housing to the table.
See the full Miami Herald article at linktr.ee/fji.law
We are proud to announce Ché Scott as the new Chair of our Board of Directors for the Florida Justice Institute.
Ché focuses on transforming our community by investing in our youth. His passion aligns perfectly with FJI’s work.
Learn more about FJI's board and the work they do at FJI.law
Great news in our ongoing case alongside the Southern Legal Counsel to stop the panhandling laws in St. Johns County: the ordinance will no longer be enforced!
This is a huge win for fighting against laws that punish poverty.
See the full press release coming soon on our website FJI.law
Today marks 6 years that Michelle Llosa has been with FJI!
Michelle truly embodies FJI's commitment to the community through all of her work and outreach as our Community Engagement Paralegal.
Happy anniversary, Michelle!
Learn more about the team and their work at FJI.law
We are thrilled to announce Markenzy Lapointe as the keynote speaker for FJI’s 2nd Annual Signature Event.
Markenzy brings a deep understanding of the justice system, and we look forward to hearing his insights on April 16th.
Save your spot at the Signature Event by heading to linktr.ee/fji.law
A new report shows that fewer than 1% of homes for sale in Miami are affordable for the average family.
When housing is this out of reach, it pushes people into poverty and widens wealth gaps. This is why we advocate for laws that make housing affordable.
Read the report at linktr.ee/fji.law
Mark your calendars for the night of April 16th. We’re gathering at the historic Miami Women’s Club for FJI’s Annual Signature Event.
Don't miss this chance to celebrate the work and the people behind it. Sign up at linktr.ee/fji.law
Housing is the first line of defense during a housing crisis.
Despite this fact, the City of Miami just rejected a proposal aimed at curbing housing insecurity. We need policy that prevents displacement at the source.
Read the details on this decision at linktr.ee/fji.law
2025 was a year of pushing back and moving forward.
Our newly released Impact Report details the hard work and concrete achievements of last year.
See exactly what we accomplished together by downloading the report on our home page at FJI.law
This month, we honor pioneers who paved the way for justice.
Like Virgil Hawkins, who fought to desegregate Florida's law schools.
And Harry and Harriette Moore, who built the groundwork for civil rights advocacy.
Keep their memories alive and bring the spirit of advocacy into your work.
