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Supreme Court Decision Guts Key Civil Rights Protection for Unhoused People
Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson opens the door for cities to cite and arrest people simply for being homeless. However, San Francisco has policies and an ordinance requiring the city to offer shelter before clearing encampments. Our lawsuit challenging San Francisco's costly and ineffective response to homelessness will proceed.
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Dozens of Mentally Ill People Have Died in California Jails
Jul 01, 2024
Dozens of mentally ill people have died in California jails when they should have been in state hospitals receiving treatment. An ACLU lawsuit demands answers.
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