The latest news and commentary on our legislation.
Racial and Economic Justice
After issuing a letter in strong opposition, groups request specific answers fore core components of proposal Sacramento, CA – With Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal for a so-called “CARE Court” set to be heard by the …
“At a time when there is an unprecedented housing crisis that disproportionately impacts Black people and other people of color, many of whom have already been entangled in failed legal and other systems, the CARE …
Every year, ACLU California Action fights for bold policy change in the legislature. This year is proving to be consequential for democracies worldwide and in California, we’re seeing more and more threats to our civil …
Findings from student surveys administered in 2020 and 2021 show that student mental health needs are at a crisis level, requiring immediate attention. ACLU California Action and The CSU Center to Close the Opportunity Gap …
ACLU California Action today released its annual Legislative Scorecard, providing a comprehensive rating of state lawmakers based on their votes during the 2020-2021 session across a range of civil rights and civil liberties issues. The …
SACRAMENTO – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union affiliates in California formally launched ACLU California Action and named Carlos Marquez as its inaugural Executive Director. ACLU California Action is 501(c)(4) organization jointly formed by the …
Criminal Justice & Policing
With a 46-18 vote, Senate Bill 2 moves back to the Senate for a concurrence vote then on to the Governor’s Desk for signature. SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Assembly voted to pass …
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity
Over the past two decades, The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) has supported thousands of survivors through every phase of their journey from emergency response and counseling to legal resources, to housing, to …
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice
Last year, we were rocked by twin pandemics: a viral outbreak and terrorizing racism that murders Black and Brown people daily; in the streets, and even in their sleep. The pandemic of racism isn’t new, …
Criminal Justice & Policing, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Education Equity, Immigrant Rights, Racial and Economic Justice, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity
ACLU position is a first in its nearly 100-year history in California Today, the executive directors of the ACLU of Northern California, ACLU of Southern California and ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and …