In this episode of The Political Fixer Podcast, Shawna Vercher sits down with Bacardi Jackson, Executive Director of the ACLU of Florida, for a powerful conversation about civil liberties, immigration, and the growing challenges to constitutional rights in the United States.

At a time when headlines move quickly and crises often feel overwhelming, this discussion slows down to examine what is happening behind the scenes and what organizations like the ACLU are doing to defend the fundamental rights that underpin American democracy.

Bacardi Jackson shares an inside look at the legal and advocacy work happening across Florida, the realities facing immigrants and detained individuals today, and why the fight for due process and civil liberties is more important than ever.

Together, Shawna and Bacardi explore not only the legal battles being fought, but also the deeper question of what kind of nation we want to be and how ordinary people can help protect democratic values.

In this episode:

Why civil liberties and due process are at the center of today’s immigration debates
What the ACLU of Florida is doing to defend constitutional rights
How legal advocacy works behind the scenes when policies threaten civil rights
The real human impact of immigration enforcement and detention conditions
Why civic awareness and engagement are critical right now

About the guest

Bacardi Jackson is the Executive Director of the ACLU of Florida, where she leads the organization’s work to protect and advance civil liberties across the state through litigation, advocacy, and public education.

Learn more at www.aclufl.org

Produced by: Reine Media and Tampa Bay Community Network

Executive Producer and Host: Shawna Presley Vercher

Audio Producer: John Casimiro

Theme Music - "Get It" by Soul Shifters

License Code: DG1DE7LFGSVZKNPY

Content is for information purposes only and is the property of Reine Media and Shawna Presley Vercher. For more Political Fixer content and resources, visit www.PoliticalFixer.com.

Support the show

Follow The Political Fixer podcast on your platform!

Connect with Shawna Presley Vercher:

YouTube - @PoliticalFixer
TikTok - @PoliticalFixer
Instagram - @PoliticalFixer
Blue Sky - @PoliticalFixer
Substack - @PoliticalFixer
Website - PoliticalFixer.com