Forgotten Majority

Advocating for the just and humane treatment of those who are incarcerated.

Month: December 2017

  • 2018 LOBBY DAYS AT THE STATE’S CAPITAL

    ACLU’s Florida Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform (CCJR) will be visible and vocal at the state’s Capital on each of the four  2018 Legislative lobby days in Tallahassee, Florida. Tuesday, January 16 Wednesday, January 24 Tuesday, February 6 Wednesday, February 21   The CCJR priorities are as follows: 1. Overall Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform 2. Reduce Drivers’ License Suspensions for […]

  • IMPORTANT SENTENCING REFORM BILLS IN 2018 FLORIDA SESSION

    12/8/17 The 2018 legislative session starts next month, and this week is the last committee week of the year. There was some movement on an important sentencing reform bill and I wanted to give you an update on where things stand. SB 694, by Senator Jeff Brandes, would allow judges to depart from mandatory minimums […]