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Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw’s Statement on New Kavanaugh Allegations

Posted on September 24, 2018

Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw had this to say about the new allegations regarding Judge Kavanaugh:

“I call on Ashley Moody to join me in requesting an FBI investigation into the horrific allegations regarding Judge Kavanaugh. No individual is entitled to a seat on the Supreme Court. The only party entitled to anything is the American people; they are entitled to the truth.” [Read more…] about Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw’s Statement on New Kavanaugh Allegations

Filed Under: Campaign Tagged With: Judge Kavanaugh, Sean Shaw Campaign, supreme court

Reproductive rights advocates urge Sens. Nelson, Rubio to reject nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

Posted on July 12, 2018


Advocates gathered Thursday in front of the Florida Supreme Court to urge Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio to protect Floridians’ reproductive rights and access to health care by rejecting President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Reproductive rights advocates urge Sens. Nelson, Rubio to reject nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, nomination, supreme court

Reproductive rights advocates to call for rejection of Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to Supreme Court

Posted on July 11, 2018

Advocates will gather Thursday in front of the Florida Supreme Court to call on Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio to protect Floridians’ reproductive rights and access to health care by rejecting President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Reproductive rights advocates to call for rejection of Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to Supreme Court

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Brett Kavanaugh, Planned Parenthood, supreme court

Sen. Bill Nelson statement re: Supreme Court nominee

Posted on February 2, 2017

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) issued the following statement today regarding Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court:
“Of course, I’m going to talk to him and listen to the Judiciary Committee hearing. But I have real concerns about what I believe are two of the most fundamental rights in our democracy: the right to vote and the right to know who you are voting for. And I specifically want to know how the judge feels about the suppression of voting rights and about the amount of undisclosed, unlimited money in campaigns.”

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Nominee, Sen. Bill Nelson, statement, supreme court

Florida leaders, elected officials call on Sens. Nelson and Rubio to reject Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

Posted on February 1, 2017

During a press call today, Florida leaders and elected officials called on Sens. Nelson and Rubio to reject Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court. Neil Gorsuch has made clear that he’ll put the interests of the wealthy and powerful above the rights of ordinary Americans. This nomination poses a unique threat to the rights of women, immigrants, LGBTQ people, and working families.
Shevrin Jones, State Representative:
“Americans count on the Supreme Court to protect the rights of all people, not just the rich and powerful. Judge Gorsuch, though, has repeatedly ruled in favor of big corporations, hurting working people and everyday Americans. If Gorsuch is confirmed to the bench, we’d see him sacrifice the rights of working people, stack the deck against consumers and in favor of corporations, and restrict access to health care for women and millions of poor Americans. Judge Gorsuch was hand-picked by powerful institutions for his loyalty to a judicial ideology that sacrifices the interests of ordinary Americans.”
Daisy Baez, State Representative:
“When I was serving in the Army, I took an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution. When I became a U.S. citizen, I took an oath to defend the Constitution. And when I was sworn in as a state representative, I took an oath to defend the Constitution.  So here I am, defending the Constitution! Americans need a Supreme Court that will protect our Constitutional rights and promote justice for all, including American immigrants. Unfortunately, Judge Gorsuch will be anything but a fair-minded judge who protects all Americans. He’s tried to make it harder for Americans to hold big corporations accountable, and he would be a rubber stamp—not the check the judiciary is supposed to be—for Trump and his administration.”
Tony Lima, Executive Director of SAVE:
“Freedom, opportunity, and equality for all are essential principles of the American Dream.  Americans have often turned to the Supreme Court to uphold those values and reject policies based in bigotry and discrimination. But Judge Gorsuch would turn his back on LGBTQ rights. His ruling in Hobby Lobby, which allowed corporations to refuse to offer birth control as part of healthcare coverage, raises serious red flags. And Gorsuch has criticized those who turn to the courts to protect LGBTQ rights! We insist that our Senators stand up for Floridians and fundamental American and constitutional principles and say no to Gorsuch.”
Damien Filer, Why Courts Matter Coalition spokesperson:
“In the system of checks and balances designed by our country’s founders, the Supreme Court plays a crucial role in defending the promises of the Constitution.  But that only works if we have Supreme Court justices who are willing to do so. When we don’t, we can see disastrous results, like the Supreme Court’s conservatives voting to gut the Voting Rights Act, and opening the door to politicians making it harder for people to vote. Americans have made it clear that they are willing to stand up to our new president when he betrays our constitutional values.  The Senate has a responsibility to ensure this nominee won’t be a rubber stamp for President Trump, especially when Trump’s actions threaten fundamental principles like religious or reproductive freedom, the rights of workers and the rights of all Americans to breathe clean air. We urge Floridians to get informed, get engaged and get active and let Senators Nelson and Rubio know this nominee is simply out of touch with mainstream American values.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Neil Gorsuch, Nominee, Progress Florida, Sen. Bill Nelson, Sen. Marco Rubio, supreme court

Florida leaders, elected officials to respond to President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

Posted on January 31, 2017

At tabindex=”0″ data-term=”goog_751862367″>8 PM today, President Trump will be announcing his Supreme Court nominee. If he picks as extreme of a nominee as we are expecting, Florida leaders and elected officials will call on Sen. Nelson and Sen. Rubio to stand up for the Constitution and reject the nominee. Speakers will make clear that the Senate cannot confirm a nominee who will simply be a rubber stamp for President Trump’s anti-constitutional efforts that betray American values.
WHO: Daisy Baez, State Representative
Tony Lima, Executive Director of SAVE
Damien Filer, Why Courts Matter Coalition spokesperson
WHAT: Tele-Press Conference Responding to Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
WHEN: Wednesday @ tabindex=”0″ data-term=”goog_751862369″>10am
RSVP: To RSVP and receive dial-in information, please email Damien@progressflorida.org.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Elected Officials, Florida leaders, Media Advisory, Nominee, President Trump, supreme court

Florida Supreme Court: New Posting, 1/5/2017, 11:25 a.m. ET

Posted on January 5, 2017

New material has been posted to the Supreme Court website in:

  1. Leon Davis, Jr. v. State of Florida (denial of rehearing in post-Hurst death case)

Follow the links at: http://www.floridasupremecourt.org.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: death case, denial, Florida, Leon Davis Jr., New Posting, rehearing, State of Florida, supreme court

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Florida Democratic Party Launches “Defend Our Dems” Program

Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Democratic Party is proud to launch the “Defend Our Dems” program, an … [Read More...] about Florida Democratic Party Launches “Defend Our Dems” Program

House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, Representatives Kelly Skidmore and Allison Tant Request FLDOE to Release Critical Data

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Earlier today, House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (D–Tampa), Representative Kelly … [Read More...] about House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, Representatives Kelly Skidmore and Allison Tant Request FLDOE to Release Critical Data

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Pinellas Technical College Host Signing Day Event for Students

  St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) joined together with Pinellas … [Read More...] about Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Pinellas Technical College Host Signing Day Event for Students

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