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Fall 2016 ACLU News
Dec 05, 2016
Download the Fall 2016 ACLU of Northern California Newsletter and read about our latest events and initiatives.
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ACLU Files Suit Demanding Accountability In California Execution Protocols
Nov 15, 2016
The ACLU of Northern California filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state statute that gives unlimited discretion over executions to the California Department of Corrections.
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ACLU of Northern California Condemns Anti-Muslim Attack in San Jose
Nov 10, 2016
We condemn this rhetoric and this behavior, which further add to the violence that Muslim communities face due to racism and bias.
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ACLU Challenges California Ban on Ballot Selfies
Nov 01, 2016
The ACLU of California filed suit Monday against Secretary of State Alex Padilla challenging two statutes that prohibit voters from sharing ballot selfies.
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Low-Income Drivers Sue California DMV for Illegally Suspending Licenses
Oct 25, 2016
A coalition of legal aid and civil rights organizations sued the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this morning for illegally suspending the driver's licenses of low-income Californians.
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ACLU of Northern California Statement on Killing of Sean Arlt
Oct 24, 2016
The ACLU of Northern California joins communities in Santa Cruz in demanding justice for Sean Arlt and his family.
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ACLU Files Suit Seeking Information on ICE Policies for Asylum Seekers
Oct 19, 2016
The ACLU today filed suit against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for refusing to release documents that would shed light on the agency’s treatment of asylum seekers.
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New Study Shows Police Presence in Schools Has Negative Effect on Students
Oct 19, 2016
Report: Policy disparities among CA school districts on how and when to summon officers to campuses expose students to improper arrests, detentions, and possible violations of their civil rights.
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Gov. Brown Signs Historic Bill to Rein in Asset Forfeiture Abuse, Paving Way for Other States
Sep 29, 2016
Gov. Brown signed a groundbreaking bill to limit civil asset forfeiture abuse in California, marking a victory for the larger asset forfeiture reform movement underway throughout the US. California lawmakers overwhelmingly approved SB 443 in October. The new law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017.
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ACLU Applauds Gov. Brown for Signing Bill to Address Unjust Convictions and Prevent Unfair Deportations
Sep 28, 2016
Today, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 813, a measure that provides innocent individuals and noncitizens with the opportunity to challenge legally invalid convictions after they have served their time.
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California Shouts to Country: No to Discrimination in Voting
Sep 28, 2016
Today Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 2466 (Weber, D-San Diego), rolling back a discriminatory voting restriction in California that is a carryover from the Jim Crow era, when states made it harder for black citizens and other minorities to register and vote.
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ACLU Stands with Standing Rock
Sep 22, 2016
The ACLU has long been committed to supporting and defending the rights of indigenous people and communities. From North Dakota, to Flint, to Alabama, to California’s Central Valley, the ACLU also recognizes the civil rights issues in struggles over clean water. We work to safeguard the vital roles peaceful protest, nonviolent civil disobedience, and activism play in defending our civil and human ...
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