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ACLU Statement on Unanimous Vote to Advance San Francisco Surveillance Oversight Law and Facial Recognition Ban

May 6, 2019

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Racial Justice, Technology and Civil Liberties

The ACLU applauds the San Francisco Rules Committee for unanimously advancing the Stop Secret Surveillance ordinance, and urges the full Board of Supervisors to vote YES.Read more »

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Advocates, Families of People Killed by California Police Claim Victory on Use of Force Legislation

April 23, 2019

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Senate Public Safety Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 230 with substantial amendments, including an amendment requiring that SB 230’s passage be contingent on the passage of AB 392: The California Act to Save... Read more »

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California Assembly Privacy Committee Kills Consumer Privacy Bill and Only Hears Tech-Sponsored Bills

April 23, 2019

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Technology and Civil Liberties

After killing AB 1760, a bill that would strengthen privacy protections for all Californians, the California Assembly Privacy Committee will now only hear tech sponsored bills designed to weaken current privacy laws.Read more »

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Ninth Circuit Decision Defeats Trump; CA to Remain a Sanctuary State

April 18, 2019

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Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

The ACLU of California released a statement applauding the Ninth Circuit's decision to uphold the California Values Act.Read more »

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ACLU Statement on California Attorney General’s Refusal to Release Police Records Despite Court Ruling

April 5, 2019

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

Attorney General Xavier Becerra is refusing to release records of officer involved shootings and confirmed misconduct, despite a recent court ruling that makes such records public.Read more »

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Civil Rights Groups Prevail in Lawsuit to Require Secretary of State to Improve Voter Registration Opportunities

April 3, 2019

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Voting Rights

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – On Friday, civil rights groups prevailed in their lawsuit against Secretary of State Alex Padilla to expand voter registration at agencies in the state that serve people on public assistance and individuals with disabilities... Read more »

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ACLU Comment on Letter from Top A.I. Experts Demanding Amazon Stop Selling Facial Recognition to Law Enforcement

April 3, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

The ACLU issued a statement in response to a letter from 25 top A.I. researches calling on Amazon to stop selling facial recognition technology to law enforcement.Read more »

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ACLU Files Complaint with Department of Homeland Security Over Unwarranted Interrogation and Attempted Device Search

April 2, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

ACLU Foundation of Northern California files complaint with the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on behalf of entrepeneur and technologist, Andreas Gal.Read more »

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Judge Authorizes San Francisco to Release Records in Police Killings and Misconduct cases

March 29, 2019

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Racial Justice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Today, a judge authorized the release of all records of San Francisco police officers involved in shootings, killings and other serious misconduct, as legally required under SB 1421. The American Civil Liberties Union of... Read more »

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California Voters Overwhelmingly Support Stronger Consumer Privacy Protections, New Data Shows

March 27, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

New polling shows that 90% of Californians want to strengthen consumer privacy protections. Tech companies should listen and stop lobbying against AB 1760, the Privacy for All bill.Read more »

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ACLU Statement on Unanimous Vote to Advance San Francisco Surveillance Oversight Law and Facial Recognition Ban

Advocates, Families of People Killed by California Police Claim Victory on Use of Force Legislation

California Assembly Privacy Committee Kills Consumer Privacy Bill and Only Hears Tech-Sponsored Bills

Ninth Circuit Decision Defeats Trump; CA to Remain a Sanctuary State

ACLU Statement on California Attorney General’s Refusal to Release Police Records Despite Court Ruling

Civil Rights Groups Prevail in Lawsuit to Require Secretary of State to Improve Voter Registration Opportunities

ACLU Comment on Letter from Top A.I. Experts Demanding Amazon Stop Selling Facial Recognition to Law Enforcement

ACLU Files Complaint with Department of Homeland Security Over Unwarranted Interrogation and Attempted Device Search

Judge Authorizes San Francisco to Release Records in Police Killings and Misconduct cases

California Voters Overwhelmingly Support Stronger Consumer Privacy Protections, New Data Shows

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