Michael J. Langley

Some of the best leaders I've worked with have been women. I'm proud that @fji.law's staff is a supermajority of powerhouse women.

Thanks to A.J., Bethell, Carly, Erica, Jessica, Michelle, and Olivia for their commitment and contributions to FJI's success during #WomensHistoryMonth and beyond!

Some of the best leaders I've worked with have been women. I'm proud that @fji.law's staff is a supermajority of powerhouse women.

Thanks to A.J., Bethell, Carly, Erica, Jessica, Michelle, and Olivia for their commitment and contributions to FJI's success during #WomensHistoryMonth and beyond!

This morning, I reconnected with my former colleagues from #Phoenix, Keys to Change's Amy Schwabenlender and Richard Crews, during Day 1 of the 2026 @naehomelessness.bsky.social Summit.

Looking forward to addressing the factors contributing to housing insecurity in our communities. #NAEH2026 (2/2)

🧵 (1/2) According to the latest available data, 28,498 people in #Florida spent at least one night on the street. Unfortunately, we don't know the national figures, but that number alone indicates that the issue remains systemic.

As the saying goes, it takes a village.

We want to spotlight two of the people who make FJI’s work possible:

Mike Langley is always pushing for change and advocating for our organization.

Bethell Forbes is behind our pro bono work, connecting attorneys with the people who need them most.

Learn more about our team at FJI.law

Thank you to the University of Miami and H.T. Smith for hosting the Civil Rights Symposium last week.

We’re so proud of our team and we’re happy to see the community coming together to promote and honor civil rights work.

Last week, I celebrated his accomplishments + honored @fji.law board member, Tiffani Lee, during the inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium on Civil Rights in #Florida.

Thank you to the team at @miamilawschool.bsky.social's CEPS for allowing me to commemorate legal leaders in our community. (2/2)

🧵 (1/2) While #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, I'm always proud to be in the room with those who spend their entire career making a difference. #HTSmith is one of those people.

Today, I joined several leaders to pay respects to #ThelmaGibson as she was laid to rest this afternoon.

For nearly a century, she made an impact to create a more vibrant #Miami for those who lacked access. So grateful for the example she set for others through her advocacy. RIP, Mrs. Gibson.

Jessica has been the backbone of @fji.law for years. Grateful for her wisdom and counsel as we work to increase access to justice across #Florida. Happy anniversary!

Jessica has been the backbone of @fji.law for years. Grateful for her wisdom and counsel as we work to increase access to justice across #Florida. Happy anniversary!

April 16th will be here before you know it! Secure your tickets for @fji.law's 2nd annual Signature Event today by using the following link: www.fji.law/celebration

Happy anniversary, Carly! Thanks for all you do for @fji.law!

Happy anniversary, Carly! Thanks for all you do for @fji.law!

Proud to represent @fji.law in the year-in-review for MIE's 40th anniversary. Looking forward to navigating these challenges with my fellow industry peers. (2/2)

🧵 (1/2) #TTT: In 2025, I spoke to the @financialtimes.com + @law360.bsky.social about the threats faced by legal aid organizations and to the rule of law itself. Management Information Exchange helps leaders stay current with issues affecting the legal ecosystem.

Summit Agenda The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

After prevailing in #StJohnsCounty, @fji.law's motivation remains clear: Civil rights aren't conditional. Human rights aren't optional.

A week from today, I'm joining my peers from around the country for the 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness from @naehomelessness.bsky.social. #NAEH2026!

Summit Agenda The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

A week from today, I'm joining my peers from around the country for the 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness from the @naehomelessness.bsky.social. Hope to see you at #NAEH2026! (2/2)

🧵 (1/2) After prevailing in #StJohnsCounty, @fji.law's motivation remains clear: Civil rights aren't conditional. Human rights aren't optional. That's why FJI is diligent about protecting those most at-risk criminalization—those unable to afford the basics.

Jack Hughes scored the most dramatic goal the U.S. men's hockey team has scored in 46 years—and turned the Americans into Olympic champions. on.wsj.com/4aPDh37

St. Johns County to pay $90,000 to resolve federal lawsuit involving three local panhandlers St. Johns County will pay $90,000 and permanently stop enforcing an anti-panhandling ordinance under a settlement reached last month

"@fji.law and @southernlegal.bsky.social announced the accord, with the county agreeing to cover damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs." (via St. Johns Citizen)

Settlement permanently blocks St. Johns panhandling ordinance, opens door for challenge in Duval St. Johns County stopped enforcing its anti-panhandling ordinance early last year, but now the county has agreed to make that enforcement pause permanent.

“Government can’t target a specific type of speech or a particular type of request,” [@fji.law's Ray] Taseff said. ”If a poor person stands in the same place and asks for charity, that can’t be made a crime as it has in many, many jurisdictions.” (via @actionnewsjax.com)

St. Johns County to stop enforcing panhandling ordinance after settling lawsuit with 3 men arrested Two Florida civil rights organizations have secured a $90,000 settlement in their federal lawsuit challenging St. Johns County’s controversial panhandling ordinance, with attorneys telling News4JAX th...

"There's a long, long list of cases—both in Florida, in federal and state courts, and in federal and state courts across the country—where courts have upheld the proposition that people in our country have a right to ask other people for money." — @fji.law's Ray Taseff (via @news4jax.com)

Panhandling law won’t be enforced in St. Johns County | Jacksonville Today The decision came after two civil rights organizations settled a lawsuit over the panhandling ordinance.

“Local governments can’t discriminate against the content of speech and make it unlawful for someone to ask for money or charity, while permitting someone to ask for votes or signatures.” — @fji.law's Ray Taseff

Read on in @jaxtoday.org:

St. Johns County to stop enforcing panhandling ordinance after settling lawsuit with 3 men arrested Two Florida civil rights organizations have secured a $90,000 settlement in their federal lawsuit challenging St. Johns County’s controversial panhandling ordinance, with attorneys telling News4JAX that county officials agreed to cease enforcement of the ordinance.

ICYMI: The lawsuit, which challenged the constitutionality of the 2023 panhandling ordinance, was filed after dozens of individuals were cited and some arrested for soliciting near roadways. Two of the detained individuals were plaintiffs in the case.

On this #WorldDayofSocialJustice, delighted to see @fji.law's work to protect disenfranchised residents in #Florida get highlighted by @actionnewsjax.com, @jaxtoday.org, & @news4jax.com.

FJI will continue working to increase access to justice for vulnerable communities who need it most statewide.

We’re thrilled Patricia Sanchez Abril has been selected Dean of University of Miami School of Law! As we celebrate 100 years, she has championed empowering students, strengthening community ties, and advancing innovation: https://ow.ly/toBk50YiY2Q

Nearly a century of influence and impact. Thanks to Mrs. Gibson for being an inspiration for @fji.law's work to advocate for disenfranchised residents in our communities.

Wishes for eternal peace.

While #JesseJackson joined the ancestors this week, #Miami recently lost another iconic figure in #ThelmaGibson.

It's people like Mrs. Gibson who helped to blaze the trail for @fji.law's work to advocate for disenfranchised residents.

Wishes for eternal peace to Mrs. Gibson.

Tomorrow, @fji.law is returning to @miamilawschool.bsky.social for their inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium on Civil Rights in #Florida.

Looking forward to listening to insights from Ray and the other panelists. See U there!