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As a black man living in Oakland, I'm not immune to racist policing. I've experienced it repeatedly. Fruitvale Station reminded that like Oscar Grant, I may never come home. Read More

As the mother of an African-American boy, the tragic, unnecessary death of Trayvon Martin and the trial and subsequent acquittal of George Zimmerman have me heartbroken and filled with unanswerable questions. Does this verdict mean that some people view my son's (or my husband's or my father's) life as disposable? And how do parents like me protect our sons from people whose perceptions, unconscio... Read More

Download the Summer 2013 ACLU of Northern California Newsletter and read about our latest events and initiatives. Read More

The feeling of freedom that comes from driving down California's sunny open roads is at risk—and rising gas prices are not to blame. Our investigations show that at least twenty Northern California law enforcement entities as well as the California Highway Patrol track the whereabouts of millions of Californians using automated license plate readers (ALPR), and some apparently even share rec... Read More

The ACLU of Northern California defends and advances civil liberties and rights. We work to make constitutional rights a reality for everyone. Our legal and legislative advocacy fights for freedom, fairness, justice, and equality. With our organizing and public education, we empower communities and help people stand up for their rights.

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The ACLU of Northern California is more than just a place to work. Between our main office in San Francisco, our Central Valley office in Fresno, and our legislative office in Sacramento, we are a gathering point of passion, innovation, and impact. Learn more about our work.

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Internships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as community activists, who are looking for valuable job experience, mentoring from supportive colleagues, and exposure to new ideas. Read More

Volunteers are a vital part of the ACLU family. Whether you are looking to help with a short-term project or to serve as a counselor for our civil liberties hotline, there are meaningful ways to volunteer with the ACLU. Read More

The ACLU of Northern California today urged the Oakland City Council to put the brakes on a proposed $11 million surveillance center because it would enable the City to engage in widespread warrantless surveillance of Oakland residents. (Read our letter here.)The so-called Domain Awareness Center (DAC) would consolidate a vast network of surveillance data. It would pull in over 1,000 cameras and s... Read More

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