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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

Fellows are essential team members who work on interesting projects across our issue areas. Several departments offer fellowships. 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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Many of us get a little nostalgic for high school sometimes: long summers off, overnight trips for sports competitions, pep rallies, and football games. For many, it brings back fond memories of a time with fewer responsibilities and a faster metabolism. But unfortunately, for some students, the memories they make in high school aren't so warm.Meet AshtonMeet Ashton, a 16-year-old who is an aspiri... Read More

The U.S. Supreme Court today rejected a request from the state of California for a stay of the federal court order that the state reduce its prison capacity to 137.5 percent of capacity.The following statement was issued this afternoon by the ACLU of California:"Today's Supreme Court ruling makes plain that state leaders can no longer avoid the urgent need to enact the kinds of reforms that will c... Read More