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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@fji.law
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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!
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
Pro bono representation is an important resource to ensure everyone has access to justice.
It also helps you develop your career and network while you give back to your community.
If you're interested in doing pro bono legal work with FJI, reach out to us at fji.law/contact-us
It also helps you develop your career and network while you give back to your community.
If you're interested in doing pro bono legal work with FJI, reach out to us at fji.law/contact-us
December 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Pro bono representation is an important resource to ensure everyone has access to justice.
It also helps you develop your career and network while you give back to your community.
If you're interested in doing pro bono legal work with FJI, reach out to us at fji.law/contact-us
It also helps you develop your career and network while you give back to your community.
If you're interested in doing pro bono legal work with FJI, reach out to us at fji.law/contact-us
Nominations for our Public Service and Social Justice Awards will be open for 10 more days!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to nominate an outstanding individual or organization before December 12th.
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to nominate an outstanding individual or organization before December 12th.
December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Nominations for our Public Service and Social Justice Awards will be open for 10 more days!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to nominate an outstanding individual or organization before December 12th.
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to nominate an outstanding individual or organization before December 12th.
Reports show the heat index hitting 119 degrees inside Dade Correctional Institution. This is a serious health risk for people inside.
FJI is fighting in court because forcing people to endure this kind of extreme heat is cruel and inhumane.
Follow to stay updated and support at FJI.law
FJI is fighting in court because forcing people to endure this kind of extreme heat is cruel and inhumane.
Follow to stay updated and support at FJI.law
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Reports show the heat index hitting 119 degrees inside Dade Correctional Institution. This is a serious health risk for people inside.
FJI is fighting in court because forcing people to endure this kind of extreme heat is cruel and inhumane.
Follow to stay updated and support at FJI.law
FJI is fighting in court because forcing people to endure this kind of extreme heat is cruel and inhumane.
Follow to stay updated and support at FJI.law
This year, we’re thankful for our team and our community.
You came together this giving season to support FJI and we’re truly grateful.
From everyone here at FJI, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season.
You came together this giving season to support FJI and we’re truly grateful.
From everyone here at FJI, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This year, we’re thankful for our team and our community.
You came together this giving season to support FJI and we’re truly grateful.
From everyone here at FJI, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season.
You came together this giving season to support FJI and we’re truly grateful.
From everyone here at FJI, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season.
Now through December 12th, FJI is accepting nominations for our Public Service and Social Justice Awards.
If you know an individual or organization you'd like to nominate, see the complete rules and learn more at linktr.ee/fji.law
If you know an individual or organization you'd like to nominate, see the complete rules and learn more at linktr.ee/fji.law
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Now through December 12th, FJI is accepting nominations for our Public Service and Social Justice Awards.
If you know an individual or organization you'd like to nominate, see the complete rules and learn more at linktr.ee/fji.law
If you know an individual or organization you'd like to nominate, see the complete rules and learn more at linktr.ee/fji.law
Please join us in welcoming Rayna Milfort to the Board of Directors, .
Rayna is Director of Housing Advocacy & Community Engagement at Miami Homes For All, where she advances affordable housing, builds partnerships, and drives community engagement.
See Rayna's full bio and learn more at FJI.law
Rayna is Director of Housing Advocacy & Community Engagement at Miami Homes For All, where she advances affordable housing, builds partnerships, and drives community engagement.
See Rayna's full bio and learn more at FJI.law
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Please join us in welcoming Rayna Milfort to the Board of Directors, .
Rayna is Director of Housing Advocacy & Community Engagement at Miami Homes For All, where she advances affordable housing, builds partnerships, and drives community engagement.
See Rayna's full bio and learn more at FJI.law
Rayna is Director of Housing Advocacy & Community Engagement at Miami Homes For All, where she advances affordable housing, builds partnerships, and drives community engagement.
See Rayna's full bio and learn more at FJI.law
This year, 154 donors helped us raise over $33,000 dollars, even more than 2024.
From everyone at FJI, thank you.
Your generosity means we can continue to pursue justice and make more accomplishments, like the Tristin Murphy Act, happen.
Follow to see it happen in real time.
From everyone at FJI, thank you.
Your generosity means we can continue to pursue justice and make more accomplishments, like the Tristin Murphy Act, happen.
Follow to see it happen in real time.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This year, 154 donors helped us raise over $33,000 dollars, even more than 2024.
From everyone at FJI, thank you.
Your generosity means we can continue to pursue justice and make more accomplishments, like the Tristin Murphy Act, happen.
Follow to see it happen in real time.
From everyone at FJI, thank you.
Your generosity means we can continue to pursue justice and make more accomplishments, like the Tristin Murphy Act, happen.
Follow to see it happen in real time.
Thank you to all of these amazing donors from the last part of Give Miami Day!
This campaign is over, but there’s still great ways to support FJI.
You can donate at any time, share one of our posts, or support our upcoming signature event.
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to learn more.
This campaign is over, but there’s still great ways to support FJI.
You can donate at any time, share one of our posts, or support our upcoming signature event.
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to learn more.
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thank you to all of these amazing donors from the last part of Give Miami Day!
This campaign is over, but there’s still great ways to support FJI.
You can donate at any time, share one of our posts, or support our upcoming signature event.
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to learn more.
This campaign is over, but there’s still great ways to support FJI.
You can donate at any time, share one of our posts, or support our upcoming signature event.
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to learn more.
Thank you to our latest round of donors!
To get your name on the list and contribute, visit linktr.ee/fji.law
Between now and midnight your donations will be partially matched AND will help us go for the Night Owl prize for the most late night donations.
To get your name on the list and contribute, visit linktr.ee/fji.law
Between now and midnight your donations will be partially matched AND will help us go for the Night Owl prize for the most late night donations.
November 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Thank you to our latest round of donors!
To get your name on the list and contribute, visit linktr.ee/fji.law
Between now and midnight your donations will be partially matched AND will help us go for the Night Owl prize for the most late night donations.
To get your name on the list and contribute, visit linktr.ee/fji.law
Between now and midnight your donations will be partially matched AND will help us go for the Night Owl prize for the most late night donations.
There’s still time to donate, and there’s another chance for FJI to win a prize!
Help us win the Night Owl prize by donating any amount and sharing this post between 9pm and midnight!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.
Help us win the Night Owl prize by donating any amount and sharing this post between 9pm and midnight!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
There’s still time to donate, and there’s another chance for FJI to win a prize!
Help us win the Night Owl prize by donating any amount and sharing this post between 9pm and midnight!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.
Help us win the Night Owl prize by donating any amount and sharing this post between 9pm and midnight!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.
We’ve got another opportunity to make your donations go even further!
Help us win the Twilight Triumph prize by donating any amount and sharing this post before 9pm!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.
Help us win the Twilight Triumph prize by donating any amount and sharing this post before 9pm!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We’ve got another opportunity to make your donations go even further!
Help us win the Twilight Triumph prize by donating any amount and sharing this post before 9pm!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.
Help us win the Twilight Triumph prize by donating any amount and sharing this post before 9pm!
Head over to linktr.ee/fji.law to make your donation.