The latest news and commentary on our legislation.
Criminal Justice & Policing, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity
“We know power dynamics [in prisons] is ripe for abuse,” said Ruth Dawson, a legislative attorney for ACLU California Action. “It seems like a small tweak in the law but we think it will have …
Overview ACLU California Action seeks applicants for a full-time Program Manager. ACLU California Action advocates for the defense and advancement of civil liberties and civil rights in the State Capitol in collaboration with ACLU’s three …
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 …
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice
Imagine taking a dog for a routine walk and being randomly and brutally attacked by another dog trained to inflict harm. This happened to Gary Gregory, a Benicia, California, man who was out walking his …
What is Proposition 1? Proposition 1 is a Governor-led statewide behavioral health system reform that will be on California’s March 2024 ballot. Though touted as a solution to houselessness in California, Proposition 1 would make, …
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 …
Racial and Economic Justice
J. didn’t complain much when she was living in her car, despite her multiple mental health conditions and a diagnosis of stage-three cancer. At least she could lock her car doors for safety, she told …
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice
In a victory under the new California Racial Justice Act (CRJA), the California Fourth District Court of Appeal is allowing two Black men to move forward with their challenge to death penalty prosecutions being sought …