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Criminal Justice & Policing, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Immigrant Rights, Racial and Economic Justice
“It is time to close the door on the Trump administration’s use of local law enforcement to profile community members exercising their right to hold the government accountable,” said David Truillo, ACLU California Action Executive …
Racial and Economic Justice
SACRAMENTO – In response to Governor Gavin Newsom urging California cities and counties to adopt an ordinance outlawing camping on public property, David Trujillo, executive director of ACLU California Action, issued the following statement: Punishing …
Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity
SACRAMENTO—Please attribute the following statement to David Trujillo, executive director at ACLU California Action, in response to comments made by Governor Newsom on transgender student athletes on his podcast: “We are saddened and angered by …
Democracy & Civic Engagement
WHAT: A legislative briefing on government surveillance and its impact on civil rights. This briefing will equip legislators, their staff, and the public with essential knowledge about government surveillance practices, gaps in digital privacy protections, …
Democracy & Civic Engagement, Immigrant Rights, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity
SACRAMENTO, CA – In response to the inauguration of President Trump and his administration’s initial executive orders, ACLU leaders convened in Sacramento at the California State Capitol today to urge state policymakers to lead the …
Democracy & Civic Engagement, Immigrant Rights, Racial and Economic Justice
**PRESS CONFERENCE: 11 A.M. TUES. 1/21 AT CA STATE CAPITOL WEST STEPS** **MEDIA RSVP AT MEDIA@ACLUCA.ORG** SACRAMENTO, CA – Across the nation, the national ACLU and its affiliates are working with state and local officials …
Democracy & Civic Engagement
“We remain resolute in our defense of California values”
Criminal Justice & Policing, Democracy & Civic Engagement
The continued militarization of law enforcement only deepens the divide between current police practice and genuine community safety.
SAN FRANCISCO—California’s fundamental obligation is to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of every resident, regardless of their housing status. Yet once again, elected officials are demonstrating a disregard for human dignity and have opted …
Criminal Justice & Policing
San Diego – On Sunday, May 19, the California Democratic Party endorsed the End Slavery in California Act by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (ACA 8). This historic legislation will give incarcerated workers the dignity and autonomy …