Cases

Consistent with our mission, the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties engages in impact litigation to defend fundamental rights and achieve or support systemic changes in policy, practice or precedent that will help build a more just region. We provide direct legal representation to community members and also file amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs in cases filed by others. We never charge our clients for our work. If you are looking for legal help, please visit our legal assistance page.

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Jun 16, 2018

Villafana v. County of San Diego

Challenge to S.D. County’s “P100” Welfare Policy

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Jun 15, 2018

Christynne Wood v. CFG Jamacha, LLC, dba Crunch Fitness

Status: Closed

Under California law, it is illegal for businesses open to the public to discriminate against any person based on their sex, gender identity, or gender expression. Though the law is clear, our client,...

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Feb 26, 2018

Ms. L v. ICE

Status: Active

Fearing death in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ms. L. escaped with her seven-year-old daughter, eventually arriving at the San Ysidro port of entry in November 2017 to request asylum...

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Mar 9, 2017

Cancino Castellar v. Mayorkas

Status: Active

The Right of Prompt Presentment for People in Immigration Custody

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Sketch outline of four youth walking on the Mexico side of the border wall on the Pacific Ocean

Feb 11, 2015

Child Abuse FOIA

Status: Settled

This lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) challenges the failure of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and several of its component agencies to produce records related to the abuse and...

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Feb 10, 2015

ACLU v. Department of Homeland Security [Roving Patrols FOIA]

Status: Decided

This is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case challenging defendant Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s failure to respond to Plaintiffs’ request for...

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