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Chris Fontenot

Florida Executive Director 

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Kathleen Murray

Florida Education Director

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Isabella Rodriguez

Florida Elections Director

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Robert Goodman

Florida Faith Director

Press

Citizens Defending Freedom sues state of Florida, federal government over election integrity concerns

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

09/24/2024

Historic Victory for Pro-Life Movement: Citizens Defending Freedom Celebrates Sentencing Under FACE Act

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

09/16/2024

Polk County Public Schools Will Hand Out 45,000 Pocket Constitutions Ahead of Constitution Day

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

09/13/2024

Miami-Dade School Board Rejects LGBTQ+ History Month for Third Consecutive Year

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

09/13/2024

Citizens Defending Freedom Calls for Action Following Nassau School District Settlement on Obscene Books

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

09/13/2024

Citizens Defending Freedom partnering with doctors, healthcare experts to educate Floridians on Amendment 4

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

09/12/2024

Concerned citizens help halt reappointment of Duval County Public Schools police officer accused of sexually assaulting daughter

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

06/13/2024

Nonprofit celebrates chaplain pilot program in Miami-Dade public schools

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

06/10/2024

Miami-Dade County School Board settles Sunshine Law lawsuit with Citizens Defending Freedom

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

04/08/2024

Faith Under Fire: Florida Pastor and Mayor Transforms Community

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

04/01/2024

Citizens Defending Freedom files lawsuit against Polk County School Board over refusal to remove pornographic books

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

03/27/2024

Citizens Defending Freedom Stops Underage Ticket Sales for Adult Circus

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

03/15/2024

Citizens Defending Freedom sues Nassau County School Board, others for public release of explicit behavioral health curriculum

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

02/12/2024

Florida School Board Votes Down LGBTQ History Month Proposal

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

09/14/2023

100+ Books in Hillsborough County schools violate Florida obscenity statutes

by Citizens Defending Freedom Press

07/18/2023

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PROTECTING FLORIDA’S CHILDREN 

Citizens Defending Freedom, alongside FLCA and over a dozen organizations representing hundreds of thousands of Floridians, have united to call for urgent action. Current law allows school districts to retain books with harmful content by citing "literary value" under the Miller Test. This loophole prioritizes subjective opinions over clear statutory definitions for content that is pornographic or harmful to minors. Together, we are advocating for changes to protect Florida's children and ensure these materials are removed from schools. Read the letter we sent to the Governor here.

PASTOR GUIDE FOR 501 C3 POLITICAL ACTIVITY

Empower your church and know your rights with our simple guide on navigating election season as a 501(c)(3) ministry. Learn what activities are permissible and which to avoid while confidently leading your congregation in civic engagement.

MEMORANDUM ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL): AN EXAMINATION UNDER FLORIDA LAW 

Parents of children in Florida public schools have encountered SEL curriculum that contradicts their religious or moral beliefs, exposing students to topics like sexual orientation, gender identity, and critical race theory without clear parental consent, violating Florida law. The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), which promotes SEL as a tool for equity, significantly influences state SEL providers. This approach encourages teaching about oppression and politicized identity categories, aiming to create justice-oriented citizens.

TITLE IX TOOLKIT 

On April 19, 2024, the Biden administration usurped the United States Congress by expanding the plain meaning of “on the basis of sex” discrimination to implicate sexual orientation and gender identity. A final version of this rule was published in the Federal Register on April 29, 2024 and may be viewed here. As Citizens Defending Freedom continues to push back against the abuse of the separation of powers and federal law, we encourage you to consult the Title IX Toolkit to stay up-to-date with what CDF is doing to restore the constitutional norms based on the separation of powers and principles of federalism enshrined in our constitutional republic.

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION/FLORIDA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (ALA/FLA) REMOVAL SCRIPT-FLORIDA

The American Library Association (ALA) faces criticism for promoting progressive values, including the election of Emily Drabinski, a "Marxist lesbian," and advocating for sexually explicit children's books. This agenda, supported by significant funding, influences state chapters like the Florida Library Association (FLA), leading concerned citizens to call for disaffiliation to protect children's education.

CHURCH ACTION STEPS FOR ENGAGEMENT

Pastors are responsible for preparing their congregants for acts of service, which extends to expressing their faith and moral values in the electoral process. Pastors are completely safeguarded when it comes to activities such as educating their church members about the political process, distributing non-partisan voter guides and flyers for members to review candidate’s positions, and facilitating opportunities for members to register to vote. Explore our this guide for more information!

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