Florida Justice Institute

A new report shows that fewer than 1% of homes for sale in Miami are affordable for the average family.

When housing is this out of reach, it pushes people into poverty and widens wealth gaps. This is why we advocate for laws that make housing affordable.

Read the report at linktr.ee/fji.law

Mark your calendars for the night of April 16th. We’re gathering at the historic Miami Women’s Club for FJI’s Annual Signature Event.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate the work and the people behind it. Sign up at linktr.ee/fji.law

Housing is the first line of defense during a housing crisis.

Despite this fact, the City of Miami just rejected a proposal aimed at curbing housing insecurity. We need policy that prevents displacement at the source.

Read the details on this decision at linktr.ee/fji.law

2025 was a year of pushing back and moving forward.

Our newly released Impact Report details the hard work and concrete achievements of last year.

See exactly what we accomplished together by downloading the report on our home page at FJI.law

This month, we honor pioneers who paved the way for justice.

Like Virgil Hawkins, who fought to desegregate Florida's law schools.

And Harry and Harriette Moore, who built the groundwork for civil rights advocacy.

Keep their memories alive and bring the spirit of advocacy into your work.

We are honored to have received a $25,000 grant from the Steven Rosbury Charitable Fund.

We want to thank the entire Rosbury family for their continued commitment to justice.

Individuals and businesses can help fund a better Florida at fji.law/corporate-employee-giving

To be a civil rights attorney is to choose a path of constant challenge. For the last eight years, Ray Taseff has handled some of our toughest cases with a mix of grace and grit that is rare to find.

We are so proud to have you on our team Ray!

Learn more about our team at linktr.ee/fji.law

We are happy to welcome Gabriella Portillo to the team.

Gabriella is a law student at Florida International University and brings a background in Politics and Media Studies from The Catholic University of America.

We look forward to the work she will help us achieve, welcome Gabriella!

Check out the latest episode of the Route to Success podcast at linktr.ee/fji.law

In this episode, FJI’s Michael Langley discusses what goes into what drives his work.

Watch the full episode to see Michael break down how you can get involved without getting overwhelmed.

FJI's Michael Langley went to FCLAA Hill Days and thanked Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith and Representatives Dianne Hart-Lowman, Robin Bartleman, and Webster Barnaby for their support of the Tristin Murphy Act and criminal justice reform.

See how we change laws and minds at linktr.ee/fji.law

It's National Eye Care Month, a time to focus on vision health. But for many people in Florida prisons, access to basic care has been a fight for survival.

Our lawsuit against FDC and their medical contractor challenges practices that have denied necessary surgeries.

Support at linktr.ee/fji.law

We are very grateful for Michelle's rigorous advocacy and commitment to our clients over the years.

As FJI's Community and Engagement Paralegal, Michelle has helped provide so many vulnerable communities with the relief they need.

Happy birthday Michelle!

Learn more about our team at FJI.law

Thank you for those who attended and supported the Justice and Reentry Forum last week!

Expanding our work means showing up in communities across Florida.

Together, we highlighted ongoing justice reform and the next steps to see it continue.

Learn more by visiting linktr.ee/fji.law

Education opens doors, and the Florida Prison Education Project is making sure those doors are open for everyone.

With 88 classes taught to over 1,700 students so far, FPEP is making sure everyone has a fair chance at an advanced education.

Learn more about FPEP at cah.ucf.edu/fpep

Kathie Klarreich knows the power of a story. As the Executive Director of Exchange for Change, she is building bridges for people in the prison system.

Kathie has spent decades amplifying voices that society tries to silence.

Learn more about her transformative work at Exchange-For-Change.org

This year's winner of the Roderick N. Petrey Public Service Award is Kathie Klarreich!

This year's winner of the Randall C. Berg, Jr. Social Justice Award is the Florida Prison Education Project!

Look out for our next posts highlighting the winners and the amazing work they do in the community.

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It’s important we not just appreciate the day off and like a social post. We must continue the work of ensuring legal, social, and economic justice for everyone.

See exactly how we strive for this goal and the progress we’ve made at FJI.law

This past Tuesday, FJI presented pro bono work opportunities to Holland & Knight Associates.

We thank Holland & Knight for the chance to present to their community and we look forward to continuing to work together in 2026.

Learn more about our pro bono opportunities at our website FJI.law

A new article shows Florida has the harshest prison sentences in the US. We want to see our justice system move away from mass incarceration.

Join us in discussions like this today at 1pm at the Justice and Reentry Forum, hosted by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Article link: linktr.ee/fji.law

It's important that people coming home after incarceration have the opportunities and support they need, but this is rarely the case.

Join us tomorrow in Tallahassee to discuss these exact issues, including what you and our communities can do about it.

Frederick Murphy responded to Florida AG Uthmeier insisting that Winter Haven enforce the state's camping ban.

Murphy countered the statements of the AG by saying public spaces are available for everyone, "regardless of socio-economic status".

See the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law

The FJI team would like to extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Miami-Dade bar president, Stuart Weissman.

Stuart was a passionate advocate for justice and left a lasting impression on his community, both personally and professionally.

Join us in Tallahassee on January 16th for the Justice & Reentry Public Forum.

This event brings together leaders, practitioners, and community members to discuss what is, and isn’t, working around reentry.

Reentry is more than just leaving prison, it's about having a fair chance to build a life.

We’re excited to welcome Paige Mulac back to the Florida Justice Institute.

Paige first joined us as an intern for the Spring 2025 semester. Having her back is a huge win for our team.

Welcome back Paige!

The FJI team is saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Graham Greer.

Alan and his wife, Senior US District Judge Patricia Seitz, have been supporters of our work and have done so much with their own time to help people who are unhoused.

Our thoughts are with Alan’s family during this time.

Logo of the American Bar Association displayed on a glass facade of a building.

While 2025 saw a host of challenges in the legal sector, the ABA works each day "to uphold the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary, and preserve the integrity of the legal profession." Read ABA President Michelle A. Behnke's full message: https://bit.ly/3MXSFSX

We are back and ready to continue building a fair Florida!

To make sure you get the help you need quickly, it is important to know where to look.

Swipe to see the list of cases we do and do not handle.

Visit the Funding Florida Legal Aid website for more info: linktr.ee/fji.law

The FJI team is taking time to be with our loved ones and to get ready for next year!


Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.


We'll be out of the office until January 5th.

You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law

The FJI team is taking time to be with our loved ones and to get ready for next year!


Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Florida Justice Institute.


We'll be out of the office until January 5th.

You can view our resources, info, and donation links any time at linktr.ee/fji.law

Statement on Homeless Persons' Memorial Day The annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is this weekend. This year, like every year, people will gather across the country to mourn those who died without a safe place to call home. In a country as…

Homeless Persons' Memorial Day is held on the darkest day of the year. Yet amongst this darkness and sorrow, we must continue to fight for a country where everybody has the housing and support they need to thrive.

Our statement: