February 11, 2019
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The Trump administration’s policies have caused families seeking safety to needlessly suffer. We commend Governor Newsom for standing for California’s values Read more
Racial Justice
The ACLU works to stop discrimination based on race and ethnicity and to ensure equal opportunities for communities of color. We fight racial bias and advance civil rights.
A guide for free & low-cost sexual health care in CA Learn more
Race and justice in schools. Read more
What are your rights with the police? Read More
Fixing school discipline to support students of color. Read More
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February 8, 2019
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In a ruling in Contra Costa Superior Court, the American Civil Liberties Union blocked an effort by six police unions that are seeking to prevent the enforcement of California's new police transparency law, SB 1421. Read more
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Police officers should avoid using deadly force whenever possible. But, right now, officers can legally use deadly force and kill someone even when they have other alternatives.Read more »
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February 8, 2019
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The ACLU of California affiliates — together with our partner organizations, including those led by people directly impacted by police brutality and violence — are supporting AB 392: The California Act to Save Lives. California lawmakers must start... Read more »
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February 6, 2019
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Today, the ACLU of California, faith-based organizations, police reform advocates, labor unions, and families who have lost loved ones to police violence called on the legislature to pass AB 392: The California Act to Save Lives. Read more
Legislation
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AB 45 will eliminate copays in county jails, improve public health, and bring California one step closer to creating more just health care for people behind bars.Read more »
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The ACLU Foundation of Northern California filed suit against Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones on behalf of Black Lives Matter leaders who were unlawfully blocked from the sheriff's official Facebook page. Tanya Faison and Sonia Lewis, co-leaders of... Read more
News
January 17, 2019
Amazon shareholders announced today that they have filed a shareholder resolution echoing widespread calls for Amazon to stop sales of facial recognition to the government. Read more
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January 17, 2019
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The ACLU of California affiliates released a statement in response to a bail-bond-industry-funded referendum that qualified for the November 2020 ballot. Read more
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January 16, 2019
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Records requests sent to multiple law enforcement agencies on behalf of loved ones seeking answers. Read more