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ACLU of Northern CA
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UFW v. The County of Kern

May 09, 2023
The ACLU Foundations of Southern and Northern California and co-counsel Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Martínez Aguilasocho Law, Inc. filed a lawsuit today against Kern County and Kern County Superior Court for systematically denying poor misdemeanor defendants their constitutional rights to counsel and due process. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of UFW Foundation and three Kern County resident... Read More
Square graphic with Native student wearing tribal regalia as part of their graduation cap-and-gown. On the left is text that says In California, students have the right to wear tribal regalia at graduation.
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Preserving Our Cultural Rights At Graduation

May 24, 2023
My name is Job, and I am a current high school junior in Los Angeles, California. Although we have the right in California to wear our tribal, religious, or cultural regalia at graduation, some schools still try to stop Indigenous highschoolers from doing so. Read More
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Know Your Rights: Police Interactions in Siskiyou County

May 25, 2023
Encounters with the law can be stressful or scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. This guide provides practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations. Read More