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The ACLU Foundation of Northern California and Public Justice intervened to unseal records records related to decades of sexual abuse at a federal prison in Dublin. If the Bureau of Prisons is to be held accountable, there must be full and complete transparency as the cases against it proceed. Read More

Big Tech is copying the tobacco industry's 3-step playbook designed to suffocate democratic resistance and consolidate power. Read More

With so much at stake in this election, the ACLU has launched its most comprehensive voting rights protection and voter education programs in the organization's history. We're prepared to defend civil rights and civil liberties no matter who wins in November. Read More

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that cities can cite and arrest people simply for being homeless, San Francisco has ramped up aggressive enforcement against homeless encampments. Read More

La Fundación ACLU del Norte de California lanzó un nuevo vid¬¬eo disponible en español para educar a las personas sobre sus derechos de la Primera Enmienda en protestas y manifestaciones, ya sea en un campus universitario o en la vía pública. Read More

This guide to voting in California includes information about who can vote, how to register to vote, when and where you can cast your ballot, and key tips on being an informed voter. Read More

Free speech laws protect activism on both public and private campuses, but they have their limits. Read More

Indigenous students often face barriers when schools deny them the right to wear traditional regalia at graduation. This issue highlights a broader conflict between cultural identity and institutional policies. The blog advocates for respecting and celebrating Indigenous heritage during graduation ceremonies. Read More

The ACLU Foundation of Northern California has released a new video along with detailed Know Your Rights guides to educate people about their rights at protests and demonstrations, whether they’re on a college campus or a public street.  Read More

If you are a college or university student and are accused of breaking school rules while protesting or for some other reason, you may face discipline. This guide provides tips for navigating your school’s disciplinary system. School policies can vary, so it’s important to understand your campus rules. Public institutions have different rules than private ones. Read More