Safeguard Our 1st Amendment Right to Protest

Justice Observers observe, report, and deter police misconduct against social justice activists.

Florida Justice Center's Justice Observers are trained volunteers and staff members who support the First Amendment rights of social justice protesters. Justice Observers may provide basic legal guidance on rights to demonstrators, but more importantly they serve as witnesses to misconduct by police and other aggressors.

Justice Observers do not participate in the protests themselves. You can recognize them by their bright yellow safety vests with the words "Justice Observer." Justice Observers do not hold banners, chant, or interfere with arrests.

They do take notes, record video, and document as much information as possible to assist demonstrators with potential arrests and/or civil lawsuits.

We support those addressing women's rights, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, police brutality, mass incarceration, the criminalization of poverty, housing inequity, religious discrimination, voting rights, labor laws, and more!

100% of donations go to offsetting costs of transportation, equipment, and salary for FLJC staff and volunteers responding to actions.