FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2024
BREAKING: ACLU of Florida Endorses Amendment 3
Support continues to surge in campaign to legalize adult use recreational marijuana
(Miami, FL) – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida endorsed a YES vote on Amendment 3 on the November ballot, indicating their support for legalizing adult use recreational marijuana and raising the standard of individual liberties for all Floridians.
ACLU of Florida joins a growing coalition that agrees passing Amendment 3 is the best path for Florida. ACLU’s endorsement follows SEIU Florida, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young, Republican State Sen. Joe Gruters, Democratic State Sen. Shev Jones, the Libertarian Party of Florida, and more local leaders from around the state illustrating the broad support for legalizing recreational adult use marijuana.
“ACLU of Florida is proud to join many other organizations to endorse Amendment 3 on the November ballot,” said Bacardi L. Jackson, Executive Director for ACLU of Florida. “Amendment 3 is a significant step forward in respecting the personal freedom of Floridians and is crucial in addressing the disproportionate impact that the criminalization of marijuana possession and use has had on Florida’s Black community and other communities targeted by the criminal legal system. By approving Amendment 3, Florida voters can create a future that is both more equitable and more respectful of the freedom of the people of our state.”
“This campaign has been steadfast in its belief that it’s unjust and needless to lock people up over petty marijuana possession charges,” said Morgan Hill, spokesperson for Smart & Safe Florida. “We are honored to have the support of the ACLU of Florida, a signal that a vote for Amendment 3 is a vote for protecting the individual liberties of everyone in the ‘Free State of Florida.’”
