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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 [email protected]** 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 …
Sacramento – Today, ACLU California Action released its fifth annual legislative scorecard. The scorecard looks different this year. In honor of its five-year anniversary, and to ensure we acknowledge the voting record of our departing …
Sacramento — ACLU California Action proudly announces the appointment of civil rights leader and ACLU alum David Trujillo as its Executive Director. The ACLU California Action Board voted unanimously in support of Trujillo and his …
Racial and Economic Justice
Prop 1 would reduce already-strapped community-based and culturally responsive mental health services. LOS ANGELES – The ACLUs across California announced today their official opposition to Proposition 1 in the upcoming March 2024 Primary Election. Carmen-Nicole …