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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

Low-Income Drivers Sue California DMV for Illegally Suspending Licenses

Oct 25, 2016

A coalition of legal aid and civil rights organizations sued the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this morning for illegally suspending the driver's licenses of low-income Californians.

ACLU of Northern California Statement on Killing of Sean Arlt

Oct 24, 2016

The ACLU of Northern California joins communities in Santa Cruz in demanding justice for Sean Arlt and his family.

ACLU Files Suit Seeking Information on ICE Policies for Asylum Seekers

Oct 19, 2016

The ACLU today filed suit against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for refusing to release documents that would shed light on the agency’s treatment of asylum seekers. Read More

New Study Shows Police Presence in Schools Has Negative Effect on Students

Oct 19, 2016

Report: Policy disparities among CA school districts on how and when to summon officers to campuses expose students to improper arrests, detentions, and possible violations of their civil rights. Read More

Gov. Brown Signs Historic Bill to Rein in Asset Forfeiture Abuse, Paving Way for Other States

Sep 29, 2016

Gov. Brown signed a groundbreaking bill to limit civil asset forfeiture abuse in California, marking a victory for the larger asset forfeiture reform movement underway throughout the US. California lawmakers overwhelmingly approved SB 443 in October. The new law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. Read More

ACLU Applauds Gov. Brown for Signing Bill to Address Unjust Convictions and Prevent Unfair Deportations

Sep 28, 2016

Today, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 813, a measure that provides innocent individuals and noncitizens with the opportunity to challenge legally invalid convictions after they have served their time. Read More

California Shouts to Country: No to Discrimination in Voting