At the Crossroads of Change
Florida is not just a swing state in elections; it holds significant influence over the path that the country takes toward the advancement of civil and human rights.
Bolstered by a vibrant immigrant community, Florida is recognized for its diversity as a melting pot of cultures. However, in a twist of fate, it has also become ground zero for attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion and acceptance, threatening the rights of various communities who are pushed to the margins.
Because it is one of the most populous and fastest-growing states in the nation, the decisions made in Florida can reverberate across the Deep South and beyond. Therefore, the SPLC is committed to fighting for justice through litigation, advocacy and public education to send a powerful message that progress will not be deterred.
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Guide
How Trump’s One Big Ugly Budget Bill Will Hurt Floridians
Nearly 3 million Floridians receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. If families lose SNAP, this will have a cascading impact on children, who will lose access to school meals and more.
Report
Why Florida Can’t Wait for Economic Justice
Funding cuts to vital support programs place people experiencing poverty — some 13% of residents in Florida — at risk of losing access to doctors, safe and stable housing, and even food simply because they cannot afford it without assistance.
Report
Florida’s self-proclaimed ‘tough love’ policies hurt Black youth
Only Young Once: The Systemic Harm of Florida’s School-to-Prison Pipeline and Youth Legal System details how Florida’s investment in youth discipline has produced a system that disproportionately pushes Black children out of schools and into carceral facilities.
Hate Map
Track Hate and Antigovernment Groups in Florida
In 2024, the SPLC tracked 100 hate and antigovernment groups in Florida.