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In California, We Protect Our Values and Each Other

October 24, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

California is known for protecting the rights of marginalized people. The ACLU of California sponsored and supported incredible legislation that was ultimately signed by the governor. And we couldn't have done it without our partners. Read more »

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The California Fight for Abortion Access for All: #ACLUTimeMachine

October 20, 2017

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Economic Justice, Racial Justice, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity

"Once the state furnishes medical care to poor women in general, it cannot withdraw part of that care solely because a woman exercises her constitutional right to have an abortion.” Read more »

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Is the FBI Setting the Stage for Increased Surveillance of Black Activists?

October 18, 2017

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Racial Justice, Technology and Civil Liberties

A newly leaked FBI report contains troubling signs that the feds are scrutinizing and possibly surveilling Black activists in its search for potential "extremists." Read more »

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Students. We'll Stand For Your Right to Take a Knee

Students Have the Right to Take a Knee

October 16, 2017

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Free Speech, Racial Justice

Today, students across the country are responding to the pre-game protests by professional athletes, when players during the National Anthem have chosen to kneel, sit, or raise a fist against police violence and state oppression of African-Americans... Read more »

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Governor Brown Just Signed the California Values Act and here is Why It’s a Big Deal

October 5, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

Local law enforcement, in particular the Sheriffs in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, are fully entangled with immigration enforcement authorities and detain people on ICE’s behalf in our local county jails. In San Bernardino county, ICE... Read more »

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Trump’s EPA is Harming California’s Farmworkers. You Have the Power to Help.

October 2, 2017

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Economic Justice, Racial Justice

The people who grow our food shouldn’t have to risk getting sick just to do their jobs . But dozens of California-grown crops—including oranges, lemons, almonds, and walnuts—are often treated with a dangerous pesticide called chlorpyrifos that can... Read more »

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Black Athletes Are Not Objects for Our Entertainment but People from Families and Communities Impacted By Acts of Injustice. I Support Them.

September 26, 2017

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Free Speech, Racial Justice

While for some the jury may still be out on whether Trump is a white supremacist, there is the mounting evidence to support the claim. Read more »

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An image of a check from the City of Anaheim to Harris Corporation, for $106,200

Government Documents Show Creeping Covert Surveillance in Orange County and Beyond

September 20, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

Anaheim used a 'covert purchase' procedure to hide $700,000 worth of acquisitions, loaned its surveillance equipment out to other jurisdictions, and used the devices to investigate a much broader array of crimes than was originally promised. Read more »

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Bail Reform: Not a Question of If, But When for California

September 18, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Economic Justice, Racial Justice

Bail reform is gaining steam, and we couldn’t be happier. Across the country, counties and states are tackling problems with their money bail systems. Even Congress — dysfunctional as it can be — is taking a look at the issue. And, here in... Read more »

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The Pendulum Swings, But Let’s Look Back at How Far We’ve Come — #ACLUTimeMachine

September 8, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

From being jailed for having long hair to not being allowed to marry someone of another race, here’s a snapshot of what was going on with civil liberties 50 years ago. Read more »

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In California, We Protect Our Values and Each Other

The California Fight for Abortion Access for All: #ACLUTimeMachine

Is the FBI Setting the Stage for Increased Surveillance of Black Activists?

Students Have the Right to Take a Knee

Governor Brown Just Signed the California Values Act and here is Why It’s a Big Deal

Trump’s EPA is Harming California’s Farmworkers. You Have the Power to Help.

Black Athletes Are Not Objects for Our Entertainment but People from Families and Communities Impacted By Acts of Injustice. I Support Them.

Government Documents Show Creeping Covert Surveillance in Orange County and Beyond

Bail Reform: Not a Question of If, But When for California

The Pendulum Swings, But Let’s Look Back at How Far We’ve Come — #ACLUTimeMachine

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