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ACLU of Northern California Sues Madera County for Violating Open Meetings Law

Jul 17, 2017
San Francisco, CA —The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California today sued the Madera County Board of Supervisors for violating California’s open public meetings law, the Ralph M. Brown Act, in changing immigration-related policy behind closed doors under the guise of making a personnel evaluation.The lawsuit charges that Madera County supervisors failed to give proper public notice b... Read More
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Supreme Court to Hear Trump Muslim Ban Challenge

Jun 26, 2017
San Francisco, CA – The Supreme Court will review the challenge to President Trump’s Muslim ban, and will keep the ban from taking effect in the interim as to individuals who have a connection to the United States.The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Maryland, and National Immigration Law Center are challenging the ban on behalf of HIAS, the International Refugee Assistance Project, the Mid... Read More
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Summer 2017 ACLU News

Jun 01, 2017
Download the Summer 2017 ACLU of Northern California Newsletter and read about our latest events and initiatives. Read More
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California Senate Approves Bail Reform Legislation

May 31, 2017

The California Senate approved SB 10, a bill to reform and modernize California’s money bail system, on a bipartisan 25-11 vote. An identical bail reform bill, AB 42, is expected to be voted on by the Assembly later this week. 

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ACLU of California Issues Texas Travel Advisory

May 09, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union of California issued a travel alert today informing anyone planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement following the passage of a Texas law, known as SB4.

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Voting Rights Groups Sue California for Voter Suppression

May 09, 2017
SACRAMENTO, CA —Voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit today against California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for its failure to offer federally mandated voter registration opportunities to millions of Californians.The lawsuit—filed on behalf of the League of Women Voters of California, ACCE Institute, California Common Cause, and the National Council of La Raza—seeks to force Califor... Read More
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LAUSD Board Votes to Pass a Binding Safe Schools Resolution for Immigrant Students and Families

May 09, 2017
Los Angeles - By unanimous vote (7-0), the Los Angeles Unified School Board today passed a strong resolution to protect immigrant students and their families, as urged by California Schools Are Sanctuaries, a growing coalition of community groups and schools focused on ensuring these policies are adopted and implemented in every district. “This resolution has clear steps our schools can take to... Read More