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The ACLU of Northern California issued a statement about the passage of Proposition 36, pledging to continue fighting for meaningful public safety solutions that work for all communities. Read More

ACLU California Action and the ACLUs of Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego & Imperial Counties are prepared to meet the Trump administration head on. Read More

Daniel Lurie inherits many challenges in San Francisco, but he has an opportunity to chart a new course on homelessness. Read More

The recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is a setback for the meaningful criminal justice reform that the ACLU of Northern California has long pursued. Read More

Despite a hard-fought campaign, Proposition 6, the initiative to prioritize rehabilitation over forced prison slave labor, did not secure majority support. While the final outcome fell short, the campaign to end carceral slavery ignited an overdue dialogue about a prison system that has failed to prioritize rehabilitation, thereby jeopardizing public safety. Read More

California has a law that guarantees us all the right to participate in public meetings of most local governing bodies. Learn how to use the Brown Act to make your voice heard. If you need to report a violation, contact our intake line at www.intake.aclunc.org. Read More

Policymakers must carefully assess whether, when, and how to deploy AI systems in ways that actually improve people’s lives instead of threatening their rights and safety. Read More

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AI must be guided by fair, transparent, and humane laws that center people’s needs. We've created tools to help you and your community demand just that. Read More

The ACLU called on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to appoint a district attorney who truly reflects the values of Alameda County residents who support equal justice under the law and public safety solutions that address the root causes of crime Read More