The latest news and commentary on our legislation.
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice
“If California lawmakers care about public safety and want to protect teens, immigrants, and survivors, they will reject AB 379 and instead fund proven prevention programs like housing, basic income, and medical support for marginalized …
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 …
Racial and Economic Justice
It’s time for California to take meaningful measures to address homelessness and housing affordability head on. Pass The California Housing Justice Act (AB 1165)!
Criminal Justice & Policing
These secret police deals endanger Californians by allowing abusive police officers to bounce from community to community. Assembly Bill 1388 is a step towards strengthening public safety and police accountability.
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 [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”