Florida

Florida Arab American Population
U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 100,627
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau
Key Election Resources:
2013 Voter Registration Deadlines for the Primary Election: varies by city
2013 Primary Election for select cities and counties: varies by city
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election: July 14, 2014
In Person Early Voting: August 2 - August 9, 2014
Primary Election: August 12, 2014
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election: October 6, 2014
In Person Early Voting: October 25 - November 1, 2014
General Election: November 4, 2014
Voter Registration Form 
Check your voter registration and find your polling place.
Florida Yalla Vote Guide
Florida State Election Website
State Party Information
Florida Democratic Party
Rod Smith, Chairman
214 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 222-3411
Fax: (850) 222-0916
Website: www.fladems.com
Email: email@fladems.com
Twitter: @FlaDems
Florida Republican Party
Lenny Curry, Chairman
420 E. Jefferson Street
PO Box 311
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 222-7920
Fax: (850) 681-0184
Website: www.rpof.org
Twitter: @FloridaGOP
News
June 19, 2013 — Blog
AAI Statement Opposing Immigration Enforcement Bill H.R. 2278, The SAFE Act
Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act (SAFE) Act, H.R. 2278, a dangerous immigration enforcement bill introduced by Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) and supported by Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) which would increase detentions and deportations and will create an environment of rampant racial profiling without addressing the fundamental flaws of our broken immigration system. Read More »
June 18, 2013 — Blog
What Monday’s Supreme Court Decision Means
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a key decision on voting rights. By a 7-2 margin, the Court said that Arizona cannot require new voters to present proof of citizenship before being added to the voting rolls. In its decision, the Court held that the Arizona requirement was “inconsistent with” the 1993 National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), which requires that states accept and use the federal form. The federal form allows applicants to mail in their registration forms, simply swearing that they are U.S. citizens eligible to vote. Read More »
May 01, 2013 — Blog
Getting it Right on Drones
While the US Congress continues to debate the use of drones to spy on or target US citizens, the Florida legislature has moved forward, unanimously passing a law limiting how police can use unmanned drones for surveillance. On Thursday, Governor Scott signed the bill into law, saying “We shouldn’t have unreasonable surveillance of ourselves.” The law precludes law enforcement’s use of drones without a warrant or threat of terrorist attack. It also prohibits the use of information collected by drones as evidence in court. The law’s Senate sponsor, Joe Negron, said “It’s important that, as American citizens, we respect the role of law enforcement, but we just don’t want a general practice of drones hovering in the sky monitoring the activities of lawful Floridians.” Read More »
Organizations to Know*
The Arab American Community Center (AACC)
Emerge USA
Middle Eastern American Professionals Association
*Please contact Emily Manna if you would like your organization listed.
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