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Nov 19, 2018

Civil, Human Rights Organizations Urge Federal Immigration Authorities to Release Asylum-Seeking Migrants in a Responsible Manner, Public Asked for Support and Compassion

Immigrants' Rights

At a press conference convened today by the San Diego Rapid Response Network, ACLU-SDIC Executive Director, Norma Chávez-Peterson delivered the following statement:

Good afternoon....

By Alison Ross

At a press conference convened today by the San Diego Rapid Response Network, ACLU-SDIC Executive Director, Norma Chávez-Peterson delivered the following statement:

Good afternoon....

By Alison Ross
Nov 13, 2018

ACLU Urges Council Not To Approve Mayor's Request For "Urban Area Security" Grant

The following is the written statement submitted to the San Diego City Council.

Good Afternoon, Council President Cole and esteemed City Councilmembers.

My name is Chloe...

The following is the written statement submitted to the San Diego City Council.

Good Afternoon, Council President Cole and esteemed City Councilmembers.

My name is Chloe...

Nov 5, 2018

Ramona Ripston, ACLU Leader and Famed Champion of Civil Liberties, Has Died

LOS ANGELES — Ramona Ripston, who built the ACLU of Southern California into a civil liberties, civil rights, and activism powerhouse over a span of four decades, has died. She was 91.

Ripston...

LOS ANGELES — Ramona Ripston, who built the ACLU of Southern California into a civil liberties, civil rights, and activism powerhouse over a span of four decades, has died. She was 91.

Ripston...

Oct 30, 2018

ACLU Comment on Possible Trump Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

Immigrants' Rights

October 30, 2018

CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, 347-514-3984,isarda-...

October 30, 2018

CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, 347-514-3984,isarda-...

Oct 26, 2018

ACLU of California Statement on Misleading Campaign Ads


Media Contact:
Edward Sifuentes...

Media Contact:
Edward Sifuentes...
Oct 3, 2018

Justice Never Sleeps… and Neither Do We (Kind of)

Education Equity

By: Natasha Minsker
Updated October 3, 2018

California’s 2018 legislative session has ended, and we have some huge victories to celebrate! This year, California passed...

By Stina Va

By: Natasha Minsker
Updated October 3, 2018

California’s 2018 legislative session has ended, and we have some huge victories to celebrate! This year, California passed...

By Stina Va