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ACLU of Northern California Statement in Support of the Movement for Black Lives

Jan 16, 2017

The ACLU of Northern California stands in support of the Movement for Black Lives. As we prepare to enter the presidency of a man who has called for the adoption of racist policies like Stop-and-Frisk and nominated an opponent of civil rights to run the Department of Justice, it is more important than ever that we actively resist the unrelenting oppression of Black people.We condemn the viole... Read More

ACLU on Gov.’s Budget Proposal: Off to Good Start to Protect California’s Most Vulnerable

Jan 10, 2017

In response to Gov. Jerry Brown’s unveiling of his proposed 2017-18 budget, the ACLU of California’s Center for Advocacy and Policy issued the following statement on behalf of its Center Director, Natasha Minsker. Read More

Richmond City Council Adopts Fair Chance Housing Ordinance

Dec 21, 2016

The Richmond City Council last night voted to approve a “Fair Chance Access to Affordable Housing” ordinance to protect the rights of people who are re-entering society and find themselves excluded from housing opportunities because of their criminal record. Read More

Civil Rights Groups Sue Caltrans to Stop Illegal Raids Against California’s Homeless

Dec 12, 2016

A lawsuit filed today by civil rights groups charges the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) with violating the constitutional rights of homeless people by confiscating and destroying their property in ongoing sweeps. On multiple occasions, Caltrans has failed to give proper notice before raiding encampments—refusing plaintiffs an opportunity to move their belongings before destroyi... Read More

ACLU Applauds California Lawmakers for Standing by Immigrant Communities

Dec 05, 2016

Today, California lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 3 and Senate Bill 6 to provide legal representation to the state’s immigrant communities who will be targeted by the federal government’s efforts to ramp up deportation programs and go after new classes of people for deportation. Read More

Fall 2016 ACLU News

Dec 05, 2016

Download the Fall 2016 ACLU of Northern California Newsletter and read about our latest events and initiatives. Read More

ACLU Files Suit Demanding Accountability In California Execution Protocols

Nov 15, 2016

The ACLU of Northern California filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state statute that gives unlimited discretion over executions to the California Department of Corrections. Read More

ACLU of Northern California Condemns Anti-Muslim Attack in San Jose

Nov 10, 2016

We condemn this rhetoric and this behavior, which further add to the violence that Muslim communities face due to racism and bias. Read More

ACLU Challenges California Ban on Ballot Selfies

Nov 01, 2016

The ACLU of California filed suit Monday against Secretary of State Alex Padilla challenging two statutes that prohibit voters from sharing ballot selfies. Read More

Conductores de bajos recursos demandan al DMV de California por suspender ilegalmente licencias de conducir

Oct 25, 2016

Una coalición de organizaciones que ofrecen servicios de asesoría legal y trabajan por los derechos civiles demandaron al Departamento de Vehículos de Motor (DMV) esta mañana por suspender ilegalmente las licencias de conducir de conductores de bajos recursos de California. Read More

Low-Income Drivers Sue California DMV for Illegally Suspending Licenses