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With President-elect Donald Trump about to reassume office, the very systems that officials promised would keep us safe have become a major liability. Read More

Activists! There are many questions you face when exercising your constitutional right to rally, march, and take direct action. Know your rights from civil disobedience to campus organizing. Read More

As a public school student in California, you have rights at your school. Explore your rights as students, so you can advocate for yourself and your communities. Read More

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

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

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

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