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

Case

Cross v. San Francisco (Racially Biased Policing)

File Under :

Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

The ACLU Foundation of Northern California, the ACLU Foundation and the law firm Durie Tangri LLP filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco for its police department’s racially discriminatory enforcement practices. Read more

News

ACLU Sues San Francisco Police Department for Unconstitutionally Targeting Black People for Arrest

October 4, 2018

File Under :

Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

SAN FRANCISCO – The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU Foundation of Northern California, and the law firm Durie Tangri LLP, filed a lawsuit against the City of San Francisco for its police department’s racially discriminatory enforcement... Read more

Blog

Mom Fears Her Autistic Son Is Being Abused at School. District Does Nothing.

October 3, 2018

File Under :

Racial Justice

School just got back in session, but one school district in Northern California already needs a lesson in how to create a welcoming and safe environment for Black students with disabilities. A 5-year-old Black student with autism and speech and... Read more »

Legislation

Lifting the Veil of Secrecy: Police Misconduct & Use of Force (SB 1421)

Issues :

Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

We, the people, have a fundamental right to know how police use – and abuse – their powers. It’s time we reclaim that right with SB 1421.Read more »

News

Ninth Circuit Affirms Injunction Obtained by ACLU Granting Relief for Immigrant Teens Wrongly Arrested and Jailed Without Due Process

October 1, 2018

File Under :

Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

The ACLU has prevailed in the Ninth Circuit on behalf of immigrant teenagers whom the Trump Administration illegally arrested and jailed for unsubstantiated claims of gang affiliation. Read more

Blog

shutterstock image of person drinking water

ACLU Advocacy Leads to Multilingual Water Quality Reporting

October 1, 2018

File Under :

Economic Justice, Racial Justice

Water is life. But tens of thousands of Californians can't read their annual water quality report because it is written almost exclusively in English. Read more »

Legislation

Police Militarization (AB 3131)

Issues :

Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

AB 3131 will restore transparency and accountability by making sure that law enforcement agencies provide notice to the public before they decide to acquire military equipment.Read more »

Publication

ACLU Toolkit: Engaging with Local Decision-Makers

This toolkit will empower California residents to make changes in their communities and stay involved in processes that impact their lives.Read more »

Events

Oakland: Get Out The Vote RALLY

September 25, 2018 - 11:00am

File Under :

Economic Justice, Racial Justice, Voting Rights

Are you ready to bring REAL change to Oakland? Join us for a special rally to share information and resources about the Nov. 6 election. Read more

News

Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Oakland Public Housing Loitering Ordinance

September 19, 2018

File Under :

Economic Justice, Racial Justice

The ACLU Foundation of Northern California, in partnership with other legal and social justice organizations, filed suit against the City of Oakland. Plaintiffs argue that the Oakland Public Housing loitering ordinance is unconstitutional. Read more