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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for Resolution Asking the City Attorney’s Office to Take Steps to Prohibit the Use of Flock Safety’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution asking the city attorney’s office to take steps to prohibit the use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council Budget and Government Efficiency Committee by ACLU-SDIC Policy Director Nalini Gupta on October 21, 2026.
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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for Imperial County Board of Supervisors Establishing a Temporary Data Center Moratorium

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a temporary data center moratorium in Imperial County. This public comment was delivered before the Imperial County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Organizer Daniela Vega on October 6, 2026.
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Eddie Meyer, Senior Policy Advocate at the ACLU-SDIC, gives public testimony at the San Diego City Council meeting. He is bald, wears black glasses, is wearing a black suit with a blue collared shirt and a purple tie. At the bottom of the image is a running header, that says "San Diego City Council; Item 330; September 15, 2026". Underneath is another bar that says "Resolution Adopting a Working Definition of Islamophobia as an Educational Tool".

ACLU-SDIC Public Comment - Support for San Diego City Council's Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a resolution advocating for the passage of the Anti-Muslim Hate Resolution. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 15, 2026.
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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – Support for San Diego County Board of Supervisors Board Letter Regarding AB 2760 to Prohibit Shock Gloves

The following prepared public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's support for a Board Letter advocating for the passage of California Assembly Bill 2760. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors by ACLU-SDIC Senior Policy Advocate Eddie Meyer on September 1, 2026.

Press Releases

Oct 21, 2026

ACLU-SDIC Urges Public to Know Your Rights and Report Unlawful Conduct to Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Reporting Hotlines

Sep 30, 2026

ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties Sues the City of San Diego and San Diego Police Department to End Unconstitutional ALPR Mass Surveillance Program

Sep 16, 2026

Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California

Ruling requires federal agents to assess escape risk before making a warrantless arrest and also certifies case as class action

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