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California Religious Freedom Act (SB 31)

Muslim Americans are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. They are us. SB 31 will ensure that California does not participate in any way in a registry targeting Muslims.

ACLU Applauds Governor Brown for Signing Bill to Keep Californians’ Data Out of Federal Muslim Registry

Oct 15, 2017

On Oct. 15, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 31, the California Religious Freedom Act to ensure the state of California never participates in a federal Muslim registry.

Students Have the Right to Take a Knee

Oct 16, 2017

Today, students across the country are responding to the pre-game protests by professional athletes, when players during the National Anthem have chosen to kneel, sit, or raise a fist against police violence and state oppression of African-Americans and other people of color. Inspired, students have bravely followed suit.

Is the FBI Setting the Stage for Increased Surveillance of Black Activists?

Oct 18, 2017

A newly leaked FBI report contains troubling signs that the feds are scrutinizing and possibly surveilling Black activists in its search for potential "extremists."

ACLU Wins Relief for Young Woman Seeking Abortion

Oct 18, 2017

The Office of Refugee Resettlement was preventing a 17-year-old, who is being held at a shelter for unaccompanied immigrant minors in Texas, from getting an abortion. The ACLU challenged the obstruction and the judge has ordered that the young woman be permitted to get the abortion she decided on and requested weeks ago. “At last, our client will be able to get the care she needs without fede... Read More

The California Fight for Abortion Access for All: #ACLUTimeMachine

Oct 20, 2017

"Once the state furnishes medical care to poor women in general, it cannot withdraw part of that care solely because a woman exercises her constitutional right to have an abortion.”

ACLU Comment on Newly Released Report on Pretrial Detention Reform in California

Oct 24, 2017

California's Pretrial Detention Reform Work Group today released a report that includes many encouraging recommendations to overhaul California’s fraught pretrial justice system.

In California, We Protect Our Values and Each Other

Oct 24, 2017

California is known for protecting the rights of marginalized people. The ACLU of California sponsored and supported incredible legislation that was ultimately signed by the governor. And we couldn't have done it without our partners.

After a Month of Obstruction by the Trump Administration, Jane Doe Gets Her Abortion

Oct 25, 2017

ACLU reaction: Justice prevailed today for Jane Doe. But the Trump Administration's efforts to interfere in women's decisions won't stop with Jane.

California ACLU Affiliates Call On CA GOP Representatives To Join Bipartisan Push To Pass Clean Dream Act Before Winter Recess

Oct 26, 2017

Statement from Jennie Pasquarella, Director of Immigrants' Rights:“It is urgent that Congress pass a clean Dream Act before the winter recess. Congress must not leave town for their winter holiday recess without dealing with this vital issue. Immigrant youth are already losing protection from deportation, and need this assurance that they can stay in their homes and communities."There is bipartisa... Read More