At a time of national reckoning over sexual harassment and assault and an increase in bias incidents against LGBTQ people, it’s more important than ever that young people receive sex education that teaches them about healthy relationships, consent, gender diversity, sexual orientation, and their reproductive rights.
The good news is that the California Healthy Youth Act—the nation’s strongest ...
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The ACLU of Northern California prevailed in court today in a suit under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) seeking the Department of Justice’s policies related to the use of location tracking surveillance technology in criminal investigations.
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Millions of Californians who renew their driver’s license or state identification by mail will be able to use the renewal form to register to vote or update their voter registration starting in April.
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In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the Civil Rights Movement, we’ve put together some highlights of the work we’re doing to promote racial justice, stop discrimination based on race and ethnicity, and ensure equal opportunities for communities of color.
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Earlier this week, we learned that a 17-year-old immigrant in government custody was being blocked by the Trump administration from obtaining an abortion. This isn't the first time.
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La ACLU de California quiere saber de usted si el gobierno ha registrado o confiscado su dispositivo en cualquier aeropuerto o cruce fronterizo internacional en California.
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The ACLU of California wants to hear from you if the government has searched or confiscated your device at any domestic or international airport or international border crossing in California.
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The Department of Justice is expected to reverse an Obama-era policy today that discouraged federal prosecutors from bringing charges against marijuana users in states where marijuana is legal. This decision would directly impact residents of the six states and the District of Columbia who have already legalized marijuana use, and should the change also affect medical marijuana regulations, could ...
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