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ACLU of California Applauds Immigration Bill Package Introduction
Apr 07, 2015
Today Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), and other members of the Legislature unveiled legislation that would enhance protections for undocumented Californians.
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ACLU and TSA Reach Agreement over Racial Profiling of Black Women's Hair
Mar 26, 2015
The ACLU of Northern California and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently reached an agreement following a complaint submitted by the ACLU against unnecessary, unreasonable and racially discriminatory hair searches that single out black women at airports.
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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 ...
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ACLU Lawsuits Charge Anaheim, Sacramento County with Refusing to Disclose Information about StingRay Use
Mar 10, 2015
The ACLU filed lawsuits on March 10, 2015 against the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department and the Anaheim Police Department, charging that the two agencies refuse to produce documents related to their use of StingRays.
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ACLU Statement on LAPD Shooting on Skid Row
Mar 02, 2015
The ACLU of Southern California is extremely troubled that a confrontation with the Los Angeles Police Department has led to another avoidable loss of life on Skid Row this past Sunday.
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Drive California Coalition Applauds Historic Milestone
Feb 25, 2015
Today, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that from January 2 through February 20 of this year, 110,000 undocumented Californians had earned drivers' licenses under AB 60, the state's Safe and Responsible Driver Act.
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ACLU Lawsuit Charges Calaveras County with Unconstitutionally Promoting One Particular Religious Belief
Feb 18, 2015
The ACLU of Northern California today filed a lawsuit against the county of Calaveras, charging the board of supervisors with passing a resolution last summer that unconstitutionally promotes one particular set of religious beliefs over all others.
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ACLU Report: Pregnant and Parenting Students Denied Equal Education Opportunity in California Schools
Feb 10, 2015
A report, "Breaking Down Educational Barriers for California’s Pregnant and Parenting Students," released today by the ACLU of California found that pregnant and parenting students in California are being denied the equal opportunity to succeed in school.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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