Florida Legislative Black Caucus

Courts / Law

‘Stand Your Ground’ Changes Sought After Shooting

News Service of Florida
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Florida’s Legislative Black Caucus intends to file legislation for the 2019 session to readdress the state's “stand your ground” self-defense law after...
Local / State

No Inoffensive Way To Say The "N-Word," Miami Senator Learns

No matter what variation of the “n-word” is spoken, a Florida state senator is learning the term is still offensive as Democrats and Republicans…
Courts / Law

Expunging Juvenile Records Earlier Among Fla. Legislative Black Caucus' Priorities

Sascha Cordner
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Two Democratic lawmakers have filed a bill to make it easier for minors to have their records expunged. Rep. Mia Jones (D-Jacksonville) says getting a...