Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. is a Florida statewide not-for-profit public interest law firm that is committed to the ideal of equal justice for all.
Gainesville, FL
Joined August 2017
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Florida's new law is an attack on trans rights and an attack on our democracy.
Report any harassment/ intimidation to @SouthernLegal, @ACLUFL, or @EqualityFlorida.
And if you need free ID assistance, we're here for you. Call/text 866.ID.2.VOTE 📲 3/3
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Today, NCLR lawyers & @GLADLaw, @HRC,@SouthernLegal, and Lowenstein Sandler LLP were ahead of the curve when we went to court to advocate against Florida SB 254.
This law is the FIRST state law attempting to restrict adult transgender healthcare.
More: nclrights.org/about-us/press…
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This summer, I wrote for @guardian about Florida law SB 254, which seeks to limit both youth and adult access to gender-affirming care. An ongoing lawsuit against the law, brought by @SouthernLegal @HRC @NCLRights @GLADLaw, goes to trial today.
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Thank you to @SouthernLegal and @theCCR for bringing this lawsuit forward and demanding Justice for transgender, gender nonconforming and certain intersex (TGNCI) people! 🏳️⚧️
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A group of transgender and nonbinary activists on Friday asked a federal judge in Florida to grant a temporary restraining order permitting them to use bathrooms aligned with their gender identity #transyouthmarch @theCCR @SouthernLegal @TransLawCenter tinyurl.com/transyouthmarch
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Good info from @SouthernLegal. – at Florida, USA
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Help SLC help the most vulnerable.
As extreme weather continues to impact Florida, please keep in mind unhoused people. They need our help, protection, services and advocacy more than ever. You have the power to help. You have the power to make a difference. DONATE: bit.ly/3U2V5NT #housingnothandcuffs
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A lot has changed for Florida's #LGBTQ+ students since they were last in class. @SouthernLegal has created a guide to help students navigate through a challenging 2023-2024 school year.
For more details and to get a copy of their guide, click here: rainbowsemdems.org/students-…
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Folks are fighting back. An ongoing lawsuit by @SouthernLegal @GLADLaw @NCLR @HRC seeks to challenge the legislation. Activist groups like @wvswfl have been mobilizing. @lgbtcenterorl + @ContigoFund have been raising $$. secure.actblue.com/donate/cf…
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Still, what's happening in FL may just be the beginning. Initially, nobody thought 254 would impact adults. Said @SimoneChrissEsq of @SouthernLegal: FL is "the perfect example of what we’re seeing nationwide, which is that taking this care from children is just the first step."
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To Florida lawyers looking for a good org to support for their #probono buyout this year, I heartily recommend @SouthernLegal. Help balance the scales of justice. southernlegal.org/?form=FUNW… – at Florida, USA
#TBT: Unfortunately, many transgender individuals face discrimination as a result of having inaccurate ID. That's why SLC has always worked hard to make sure everyone in the FL transgender community has access to IDs that reflect the name and gender with which they identify.
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Thanks to so many including @SouthernEqual @SouthernLegal @SpektrumCares @HopeAndHelpInc @EqualityFlorida @PPSENFL @wvswfl @ZJemptv @lgbtcenterorl for making my reporting possible.
Earlier this month I went to Florida to learn about the assault on *adult* access to gender-affirming care —- how its affecting trans people, how trans-affirming provides are managing, and how the community is fighting back theguardian.com/us-news/2023…
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Earlier this month I went to Florida to learn about the assault on *adult* access to gender-affirming care —- how its affecting trans people, how trans-affirming provides are managing, and how the community is fighting back theguardian.com/us-news/2023…
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📢 Our clients asked a federal court to immediately halt barriers keeping transgender adults in Florida from getting the care they need.
We are proud to represent this group with @NCLRights, @SouthernLegal, and @HRC. glad.org/transgender-floridi…
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Together with @SouthernLegal, @NCLRights, and @HRC, we are expanding our lawsuit against Florida’s ban on transgender healthcare to include restrictions on trans adults, and asking the court to stop the ban for ALL trans people harmed by the law. glad.org/organizations-suing…
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Together with our partners, @SouthernLegal, @GLADLaw, and @HRC, we expanded our case challenging Florida’s ban on trans youth healthcare to address the law’s harmful restrictions on care for trans people of all ages. Read more: ow.ly/9Wy950PiFBv
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Yesterday @SouthernLegal @GLADLaw @NCLRights @HRC filed an amended complaint challenging SB 254, a Florida law that significantly limits access to gender affirming care for ***adults*** (as well as minors). My brief write up for @guardian theguardian.com/us-news/2023…
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On Friday, @SouthernLegal @GLADLaw @NCLRights @HRC filed an amended complaint challenging SB 254, a Florida law that significantly limits access to gender affirming care for ***adults*** (as well as minors). My write up for @guardian. theguardian.com/us-news/2023…
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There is still opportunity for trans youth in the community to receive rapid response emergency grants. Check out more below!
SLC, in partnership with The Campaign for Southern Equality & Equality Florida, is facilitating rapid response emergency grants of $500 to help those directly impacted by anti-transgender attacks during this challenging time. Apply here: bit.ly/44KHuQO
