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Expert Panel Releases Initial Marijuana Policy Report, Announces Public Phase

Mar 26, 2015
San Francisco – An initial progress report released today by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Marijuana Policy, chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, identifies three key issues related to the possibility of legalizing, taxing and regulating marijuana for adults to which the commission has devoted significant research and analysis during the past 18 months.The report's release also signals the beginning ... Read More
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Tech Industry Stands with Sen. Leno to Modernize Digital Privacy Protections

Feb 08, 2015
Senator Mark Leno has joined forces with a diverse coalition of the state’s leading technology companies and organizations, including the ACLU-NC to announce new legislation that modernizes California’s privacy laws to keep up with emerging technologies. The bill protects Californians against warrantless government access to electronic data. Read More
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Eureka City Schools Officials Settle Lawsuit with National Center for Youth Law, ACLU

Jan 29, 2015
EUREKA – Eureka City Schools has reached a settlement agreement that resolves a lawsuit filed last year by the National Center for Youth Law and the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California. Under the agreement, the district will implement a community-wide collaborative process aimed at cultivating a positive and inclusive school climate where all students feel welcome and safe. Th... Read More
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ACLU Expands Advocacy in Sacramento

Jan 15, 2015
Today the ACLU of California unveiled plans to expand its advocacy work through its legislative office, the Sacramento-based Center for Advocacy and Policy. The organization also welcomed Natasha Minsker as Center Director and Kevin Baker as Legislative Director. Read More
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Fall 2014 ACLU News

Dec 04, 2014
Download the Fall 2014 ACLU of Northern California Newsletter and read about our latest events and initiatives. Read More