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Winter 2018 ACLU News

Jan 15, 2018
Download the Winter 2018 ACLU of Northern California Newsletter and read about our latest events and initiatives. Read More
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ACLU Statement on DOJ Decision to Shift Federal Government's Role in State Marijuana Laws

Jan 04, 2018
The Department of Justice is expected to reverse an Obama-era policy today that discouraged federal prosecutors from bringing charges against marijuana users in states where marijuana is legal. This decision would directly impact residents of the six states and the District of Columbia who have already legalized marijuana use, and should the change also affect medical marijuana regulations, could ... Read More
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After Obstruction by the Trump Administration, Path Cleared for Jane Roe and Jane Poe to Receive Abortions

Dec 20, 2017
In the case of Garza v. Hargan, today the U.S. government announced it is releasing Jane Roe on her own recognizance. “We are pleased that these two young women are able to finally get the care they need," said Brigitte Amiri, senior staff attorney with the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project. "But the government’s policy is still in place. These two cases show how the government continues to abuse ... Read More
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ACLU Files New Legal Challenge Against Defense Department for Failing to Integrate Women into Combat Positions

Dec 18, 2017
San Francisco — The American Civil Liberties Union Women’s Rights Project, the ACLU of Northern California, and the law firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP filed an amended complaint today in a lawsuit against the Department of Defense seeking equal access for female soldiers to ground combat positions. The amended complaint, filed on behalf of the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN), challeng... Read More
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ACLU Honors Jim McQuillen with The Chief Justice Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award

Dec 14, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO — The ACLU of Northern California proudly recognized Jim McQuillen, a Yurok Tribal member and dynamic champion for California’s indigenous students in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties, with the 2017 Chief Justice Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award at Bill of Rights Day on December 3. The award honors individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the battle to preserve and... Read More
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Wiyot and Bear River Tribes Call for “True Partnership” To Protect the Civil Rights of Loleta Students

Dec 12, 2017
LOLETA – Tribal leaders are hailing the news that Loleta Union Elementary School District has entered into a Voluntary Resolution Agreement with U.S. Department of Education. The Loleta School Board is scheduled to discuss the agreement at its December 13th board meeting, which will be held at 5pm in Room 8 at the Loleta Elementary School. Leaders from the Wiyot Tribe and the Bear River Band o... Read More
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Rosario Dawson Featured In New Ad Campaign “It’s Time For You To Choose” Targeting California Republicans On Dream Act

Dec 05, 2017
Today the three California ACLU affiliates launched a hard-hitting new online ad campaign, featuring actress Rosario Dawson, urging California Republican House members to support a clean Dream Act by the end of 2017. The five representatives are key votes and have not yet announced support for the bipartisan legislation to protect Dreamers from deportation. The powerful ads show a mother driving ... Read More
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ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Action on Trump Muslim Ban

Dec 04, 2017
Primary contact: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, (347) 514-3984 (isarda-sorensen@aclu.org)Washington – The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily allow the latest Muslim ban to take full effect as the case is litigated. Two federal appeals courts will soon hear separate challenges to the ban. The Ninth Circuit will hear Hawaii’s case on Dec. 6, and the Fourth Circuit will hea... Read More