Legislation

Every legislative session, ACLU California Action (formerly the ACLU of California Center for Advocacy and Policy) passes groundbreaking legislation that pushes our state and country forward. In Sacramento, our legislative advocates and staff collaborate with lawmakers and other organizations to draft bills, mobilize ACLU supporters, and work in partnership with impacted communities. Check out our legislative toolkit and learn more about the legislative process and your state lawmakers.

Pass the Freedom from Face Surveillance Act (AB 1034)

Police body cameras were intended for officer accountability, not public surveillance. The use of facial recognition on body cameras would break this promise, transforming these devices into a vehicle for mass surveillance. Read More

Stop Reverse Demand Warrants (AB 793)

Reverse warrants are a form of unconstitutional digital surveillance that compel tech companies to search their records and reveal the identities of all people who looked up a particular keyword online or were in a certain area at a certain time. Read More

Prevent Expansion Of Facial Recognition Tech (Oppose AB 2261)

While AB 2261 purports to protect privacy, it does the opposite. Read More

The Body Camera Accountability Act (AB 1215)

Body cameras were promised as a way to hold police accountable not as surveillance systems to be used against the public. Unfortunately, body cameras are now at risk of being paired with face surveillance technology - despite the fact that face recognition algorithms routinely misidentify people of color and women. Read More

California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA) - SB 178

The California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA) safeguards Californians, spurs innovation, and supports public safety by updating California privacy law for the modern digital world.