ACLU sues Florida over immigration law that is model for Jacksonville's new law
An ACLU lawsuit filed against state of Florida lays out legal case that could be coming against Jacksonville's immigration ...
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Mayor Deegan proposes Meridian Waste payment at same rate she previously vetoed
After Deegan vetoed the first bill and City Council overrode her veto on a 14-4 vote, city General Counsel Michael Fackler issued a binding legal opinion that said based on the City Charter's ...
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State attorney general praises Jacksonville immigration bill that awaits mayor's decision
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined Gov. Ron DeSantis in praising Jacksonville City Council approval of local ...
‘This is not discretionary’: Florida AG issues warning as Jacksonville Mayor weighs immigration bill
Florida’s Attorney General put local officials on notice Thursday, warning they could face penalties if they stand in the way ...
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Councilman says city’s General Counsel has ‘lost the trust and confidence’ of city council
Councilman Rory Diamond said on Wednesday that General Counsel Michael Fackler should step down from his position as general counsel for the city of Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville City Council expresses no confidence in General Counsel Michael Fackler after Meridian Waste controversy
Some Jacksonville City Council members are questioning the job performance of the city’s top legal officer, General Counsel ...
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Donna Deegan defends embattled Jax General Counsel, rejects calls for him to step down
Jacksonville’s City Council may lack confidence in General Counsel Michael Fackler, however Mayor Donna Deegan doesn’t share ...
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Nine council members back creating Jacksonville law punishing immigrants here illegally
General Counsel Michael Fackler, who is the city's top attorney, told council members the immigration laws of both the state ...
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Nine council members back creating Jacksonville law punishing immigrants here illegally
General Counsel Michael Fackler, who is the city's top attorney, told council members the immigration laws of both the state and the city would face the same legal issues for courts determining ...