PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES
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Partner with a premier
civil rights organization on
civil rights issues that are
complex, cutting edge
and high profile
The Florida Civil Rights
Association (FCRA) is faced
with a huge number of
requests for assistance from
individuals and
organizations. We meet this
demand through direct
representation and by
appearing as amicus curiae.
Almost all of our cases are
handled by volunteer
attorneys who work in
cooperation with our
Legal Affairs Committee.
In addition to litigation, our
volunteer attorneys help in
several other important
ways. Occasionally, we need
help analyzing proposed
legislation that affects civil
rights. In addition, we
sometimes provide
comments on policies or
address complaints to
administrative agencies.
Finally, as a volunteer
develops expertise in a
particular area of civil rights,
we may also ask him or her
to assist us in public
education functions such as
representing the
Florida Civil Rights
Association at
speaking engagements,
press conferences, and
address the media
concerning
civil rights issues.
Please contact:
FCRA
Legal Affairs Committee
P.O. Box 593248
Orlando, Florida 32859
info@fcranews.com
(407) 272-9254
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FCRA COMPLAINTS AND LAWSUITS
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Unfair Labor Practice Complaint filed against Orlando's Taxi Giant
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COMPLAINANTS: FCRA, Orlando Taxi Drivers
RESPONDENT: Mears Transportation, Yellow Cab, City Cab, and Checker Cab
AGENCY: National Labor Relations Board (NRLB)
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Violation of the National Labor Relations Act
YEAR: 2008
STATUS: May 2008, NRLB agreed to investigate
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Hillsborough County Jail Deputy Dumps Quadriplegic man
from wheelchair
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COMPLAINANTS: FCRA, Brian Stener
RESPONDENT: Detention Deputies, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
AGENCY: US Department of Justice, Office of Civil Rights
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Excessive Use of Force
YEAR: 2008
STATUS: As of Febr 15, 2008, Pending Review
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Housing Discrimination Complaint filed against an Orange City
Landlord and its Manager
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COMPLAINANTS: FCRA, Lawarna Williams and Others
RESPONDENT: Fountain View Apartments, Inc. (Orange City, Florida)
AGENCY: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Florida Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Violation of State and Federal Fair Housing Act
YEAR: 2008
STATUS: May 2008, Federal Lawsuit filed by US Department of Justice
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Housing Discrimination Complaint filed against the City of Orlando
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COMPLAINANTS: Mark's Ark and Concerned Citizens To Combat Cancer
Group Homes for persons with disabilities
RESPONDENT: City of Orlando
AGENCY: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Florida Commission on Human Relations
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Violations State and Federal Fair Housing Acts
YEAR: 2007 & 2008
STATUS: FCHR and HUD will investigate
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Excessive Use Force Complaint filed against the Polk County
Sheriff's Office - Police Shoots Suspect 68 Times
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COMPLAINANT: FCRA filed on behalf of Public Interests, Angelo Freeland
RESPONDENT: Polk County Sheriff's Office
AGENCY: US Department of Justice / Civil Rights Division
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Excessive Use of Force - Shooting Suspect 68 Times
YEAR: 2006
STATUS: June 2008, US Department of Justice cleared Polk SWAT Officers
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Discrimination In Education Complaint filed against Orange County
School Board
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COMPLAINANT: FCRA filed on behalf of the alleged Victims
RESPONDENT: Orange County School District, Edgewater High School
AGENCY: US Department of Education / Office for Civil Rights
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Discrimination in FCAT remediation class assignments,
Recognition of Black History Month and Creation of
Civil Rights Club.
YEAR: 2006
STATUS: US Department of Education open investigation, 2007 dropped
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Housing Discrimination Complaint filed against USDA, Orange
County Government, Hawthorne Village Apartments, etc.
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COMPLAINANT: 59 low income families
RESPONDENTS: USDA, Orange County Government, Homes-In- Partnership
Hawthorne Village Apartments, etc.
AGENCY: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Violation Federal Fair Housing Act
YEAR: 2006
STATUS: HUD opens its investigation 12/2007
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Five Deputies suspended in deadly police pursuit
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COMPLAINANT: FCRA filed on behalf of the alleged Victims
RESPONDENT: Orange County Sheriff's Office
AGENCY: US Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division
ALLEGED COMPLAINT: Unnecessary Police Pursuits & Excessive Use of Force
YEAR: 2005
STATUS: Justice Department is reviewing complaint 5/2007
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"The group drawn a lot of
media attention since its
president, J. Willie David III,
protested after an Orange
Sheriff's Office pursuit led to the
deaths of two local people in
2005. Among other things,
David has filed several
complaints with officials. Today,
the association contacted
media, saying the U.S. Attorney
General should investigate the
shooting of Angilo Freeland, the
man authorities said shot and
killed a Polk Sheriff's deputy
and his dog last month.
Freeland was shot 68 times
when he was found hiding in
woods with a gun.
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