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Now more than ever, it's important to know your basic constitutional rights when entering the United States from abroad. If you believe any of your rights were violated or wish to report mistreatment at an airport or land Port of Entry in California, please contact us. Read More

The results of the November 2024 election – at both the federal and state level – compel us to look ahead with clear eyes and strong resolve to protect civil liberties and civil rights. We balance our sober understanding of the threats ahead with our enduring commitment to a vision of the United States and its Constitution that respects the rights of all persons.  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

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

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

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

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

Sonny Tripp is committed to transforming educational outcomes for Native students. As an Indigenous education advocate at the Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC), a partner organization of ACLU NorCal, Tripp plays a crucial role in mediating between families, tribes, and school staff. “My role is to see past the labels and stereotypes that hold our kids back and to recognize eac... Read More

Pittsburg Unified School District has agreed to a settlement that will protect Black students, children of color with disabilities and English learners from racial discrimination and disproportionate discipline. Read More

ACLU and family members of people killed by Vallejo police officers will rally Thursday in Sacramento to call for decertification investigations of officers allegedly involved in misconduct that caused deaths and serious injuries. Read More