Articles Posted in Civil Rights

Florida’s New “Halo Law”: Balancing First Responder Safety and First Amendment Rights
The Bonderud Law Firm

In January 2025, Florida enacted the “Halo Law,” introducing a 25-foot buffer zone around law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. This legislation aims to enhance the safety of first responders by limiting public proximity during active duties. However, it has sparked debates concerning potential conflicts with First Amendment rights, particularly regarding freedom of…

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Florida Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress in Holifield v. State
The Bonderud Law Firm

Introduction The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida recently issued its opinion in Brandon Robert Holifield v. State of Florida, affirming the trial court’s decision to deny Holifield’s motion to suppress evidence obtained during an inventory search of his vehicle. The case centered on whether law enforcement used the inventory search as a pretext to conduct…

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Florida’s New Immigration Law: What It Means for Undocumented Immigrants
The Bonderud Law Firm

Florida has recently enacted sweeping new immigration legislation, imposing stricter penalties on undocumented immigrants accused of crimes. The law, which is among the most severe in the country, increases criminal penalties, mandates automatic deportation in certain cases, and even introduces the possibility of a mandatory death sentence for first-degree murder convictions involving undocumented immigrants. These…

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Understanding Motions to Suppress in Florida Criminal Cases
The Bonderud Law Firm

Introduction A motion to suppress is one of the most powerful tools in criminal defense, allowing a defendant to exclude illegally obtained evidence from being used against them in court. If law enforcement violated a person’s constitutional rightsduring an arrest, search, or interrogation, a criminal defense attorney can file a motion to suppress to challenge the admissibility of that evidence.…

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WJCT’s First Coast Connect Interviews Andrew Bonderud About the Duval County Jail
The Bonderud Law Firm

Earlier today, Andrew Bonderud was featured as an in-studio guest for Jacksonville’s local public radio’s call-in program “First Coast Connect”. Regarded by many as an expert in the areas of civil rights, criminal defense, and related public policy, Andrew was asked about new policies at the Duval County Jail. You can listen to the interview…

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Civil Litigation: Bonderud Law Firm and The Aclu of Louisiana Successfully Defend Journalist’s First Amendment Rights
The Bonderud Law Firm, P.A. Team

The Bonderud Law Firm and the ACLU of Louisiana successfully defended the First Amendment rights of a Louisiana journalist who was sued for defamation in Jacksonville, Florida. The case was Nicholas Dean v. Charles Easterling and Advance Local Media, LLC, case no. 3:19-cv-566-TJC-JK. The plaintiff had filed a complaint, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional…

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