The latest news and commentary on our legislation.
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 …
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice
On The State of California podcast, Doug Sovern and Patti Reising discuss why voters rejected Proposition 6 with Carmen-Nicole Cox, Director of Government Affairs of ACLU California Action.
Democracy & Civic Engagement
“We remain resolute in our defense of California values”
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice
Listen to Carmen-Nicole Cox, Director of Government Affairs at ACLU California Action, discuss how we can prioritize rehabilitation in California prisons and end slave labor with Proposition 6.
Criminal Justice & Policing, Democracy & Civic Engagement
The continued militarization of law enforcement only deepens the divide between current police practice and genuine community safety.
Criminal Justice & Policing, Democracy & Civic Engagement
George Parampathu, legislative attorney with ACLU California Action, spoke to Newsweek about the prospect of robot police in California, and the necessity of passing the current bill. “The bottom line is that Californians cannot afford …
Criminal Justice & Policing
The California Constitution prohibits involuntary servitude except as a punishment for a crime. But if voters approve proposition 6 in November, that exception will go away.
Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity
“In California, LGBTQ+ students –– like all students –– have the right to a safe and welcoming school environment,” said Becca Cramer-Mowder with ACLU California Action. “With the Governor’s signature, our state becomes the first …