Plaintiff has filed a Complaint against the Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections for alleged violations of his rights under the Religious Land Use Institutionalized Persons Act. Plaintiff alleges that he is unlawfully being prohibited from grooming his facial hair in a manner consistent with his religious beliefs. This case is at a late stage and volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff at trial. The trial is currently set to proceed in Fort Lauderdale.
If interested, please refer to the Court’s website at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/volunteer-opportunities-and-pro-bono-assistance, specifically the information on how to Volunteer to Represent a Client For a Specific Case. Any questions, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
