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The ACLU Foundation of Northern California filed a motion today to challenge an unconstitutionally broad search warrant that authorized UCSC police to seize and search a student’s cellphone, in violation of the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA), the First and Fourth Amendments, and the California Constitution.  Read More

After Trump threatens to pull funding from colleges and univerities that allow "illegal" protests, the ACLU sent a letter to colleges and universities, urging them to protect free speech. Read More

On behalf of the United Farm Workers (UFW) and five Kern County residents, the ACLUs of California sued the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Border Patrol to prohibit immigration agents from stopping, arresting, and expelling community members from the country using practices that violate the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Read More

Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status sued the Trump administration over its illegal attempt to revoke an 18-month extension of TPS, robbing them of legal status and work permits. Read More

With the appointment of Judge Ursula Jones Dickson to replace former District Attorney Pamela Price, the ACLU and our partners on the Alameda County District Attorney Accountability Table will continue advocating for policies that reflect the values of the community and hold the incoming district attorney accountable. Read More

The ACLU called on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to appoint a district attorney who truly reflects the values of Alameda County residents who support equal justice under the law and public safety solutions that address the root causes of crime Read More

Despite a hard-fought campaign, Proposition 6, the initiative to prioritize rehabilitation over forced prison slave labor, did not secure majority support. While the final outcome fell short, the campaign to end carceral slavery ignited an overdue dialogue about a prison system that has failed to prioritize rehabilitation, thereby jeopardizing public safety. Read More

The recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is a setback for the meaningful criminal justice reform that the ACLU of Northern California has long pursued. Read More

Daniel Lurie inherits many challenges in San Francisco, but he has an opportunity to chart a new course on homelessness. Read More

ACLU California Action and the ACLUs of Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego & Imperial Counties are prepared to meet the Trump administration head on. Read More

The ACLU of Northern California issued a statement about the passage of Proposition 36, pledging to continue fighting for meaningful public safety solutions that work for all communities. Read More

Pittsburg Unified School District has agreed to a settlement that will protect Black students, children of color with disabilities and English learners from racial discrimination and disproportionate discipline. Read More