The latest news and commentary on our legislation.
Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity
Californians’ right to bodily autonomy—to make decisions over one’s own life and future—is a deeply held value in our diverse state.
Shilpi Agarwal is the legal director at the ACLU of Northern California. On May 2, 2022, we submitted a letter to the California legislature formally announcing our opposition to SB 1327. Here’s why. Gov. Newsom …
Education Equity
Dissatisfied with our state leaders again, we launched another petition demanding that they prioritize student health, wellness, and arts education for all students.
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 …