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File photo of Fla. Gov. Rick Scott. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

ACLU: Fla. GOP’s Attack On Civil Liberties Unprecedented

Florida’s Republican governor and GOP-led Legislature have mounted an unprecedented attack on civil liberties over the past two years, the American Civil Liberties Union said in a report Thursday.

2013/01/10

A badge is seen on a police officer for the Tampa Police Department. (credit: Joe Raedle/GettyImages)

Tampa Police To Hand Out Guide To Protesters

Tampa Police will hand out a guide with tips for protesters during the Republican National Convention.

CBS Tampa–2012/08/21

Atmosphere at the '50 Shades Of Grey' Q&A at Barnes & Noble Union Square on May 10, 2012 in New York City. (credit: Rob Kim/GettyImages)

Two Groups Urge Brevard Library To Restock Racy Book

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and an anti-censorship group sent the Brevard County Commission a letter urging the officials to put a controversial erotic novel back on its library shelves.

2012/05/25

Drug testing vials and their test strips. (Photo by Ron Wurzer/Getty Images)

Scott loses ACLU subpoena bid in drug testing case

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott cannot subpoena records from the American Civil Liberties Union and question ACLU officials.

CBS Tampa–2011/12/06

A new Florida state law allows county jails to now housing juveniles and adult felons under the same roof, causing a stir amongst local Polk County leaders. (credit: MARCO LONGARI/AFP/Getty Images)

Juveniles, Convicted Felons Under Same Roof in Florida Jail

Juveniles and adult criminals are now being housed together at the Polk County Jail, a legislative move that has caused a stir among local ACLU and NAACP leaders arguing for appropriate detention rights for juveniles.

2011/10/13

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