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

October 4, 2018

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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 »

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ACLU of Northern California Statement Opposing Kavanaugh Confirmation

October 1, 2018

The ACLU of Northern California joins the National ACLU in opposing the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.Read more »

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

October 1, 2018

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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 »

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Governor Brown Signs Landmark Police Reform Legislation Sponsored by ACLU of California

September 30, 2018

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy

Today, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1421 and AB 748, historic police reform legislation sponsored by the ACLU of California.Read more »

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TPS Holders Ask Court to Halt Trump Plan to Kill Program

September 24, 2018

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Immigrants' Rights

Plaintiffs with support from the ACLU will testify in federal court on Tuesday for a temporary injunction on the termination of a program that provides legal status and work authorization for hundreds of thousands of migrants.Read more »

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

September 19, 2018

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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 »

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ACLU of California Endorses Proposition 10

September 17, 2018

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Economic Justice

Today, the three California ACLU affiliates announced their endorsement of Prop. 10, which would restore the power of local governments to limit rent increases.Read more »

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BART Board’s Vote on Surveillance Technology Protects the Privacy of BART Riders; Promotes Public Safety

September 13, 2018

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Racial Justice, Technology and Civil Liberties

Today, the BART Board of Directors passed a surveillance equipment ordinance that requires public notice and debate prior to seeking funding, acquiring equipment, or otherwise moving forward with surveillance technology proposals. BART joins Palo... Read more »

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ACLU Calls on BART Board to Pass Strong Surveillance Oversight Ordinance Without Exception

September 12, 2018

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Racial Justice, Technology and Civil Liberties

ACLU of Northern California staff and members will attend the BART Board of Directors meeting to urge the passage of a comprehensive surveillance oversight ordinance.Read more »

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Community Members and Tribal Representatives Call for Transparency in Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified's LCAP Process

September 10, 2018

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Education Equity

The Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District’s (KTJUSD) School Board meets this Tuesday (Sept. 11) to vote on their 2018-19 amended Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). On June 25, 2018 the ACLU Foundation of California, the Yurok Tribal... Read more »

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

ACLU of Northern California Statement Opposing Kavanaugh Confirmation

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

Governor Brown Signs Landmark Police Reform Legislation Sponsored by ACLU of California

TPS Holders Ask Court to Halt Trump Plan to Kill Program

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

ACLU of California Endorses Proposition 10

BART Board’s Vote on Surveillance Technology Protects the Privacy of BART Riders; Promotes Public Safety

ACLU Calls on BART Board to Pass Strong Surveillance Oversight Ordinance Without Exception

Community Members and Tribal Representatives Call for Transparency in Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified's LCAP Process

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