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FBI Ordered to Disclose its Surveillance Tactics on Communities
Today, a federal judge issued an important ruling for government transparency and accountability. Now the FBI must disclose details about its surveillance of Muslim communities under the Freedom of Information Act according to the ruling.
Cops’ Racist and Homophobic Texts: The Tip of the Iceberg
Recent news of racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by four SFPD officers is troubling, but what’s worse is that we don’t have a clear picture of how these prejudices actually play out on our streets.
ACLU Lawyer Julia Harumi Mass Named an Attorney of the Year
We are very pleased to announce that California Lawyer magazine has honored our own Julia Harumi Mass with a 2015 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award!
Born and Raised in LA, Detained for Not Looking ‘American’
I was born and raised in LA, but sheriffs detained me because they didn’t believe I was an American. I’ve sued the LA Sheriff’s Department for detaining and harassing me for more than 14 hours after they should have released me.
Rescinding of Resolution a Victory for Religious Freedom in Calaveras County
Today the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to repeal a resolution that promoted one particular religious belief over all others. The vote is a victory for the religious freedom of all Calaveras County residents.
Police Shouldn’t Engage in Indiscriminate Secret Cell Phone Surveillance
The ACLU filed lawsuits against two CA law enforcement agencies. The people deserve to know if these agencies are using StingRays without appropriate judicial authorization.
Privacy is a Human Right
The U.N. Human Rights Council could take a big step this month toward protecting privacy rights around the world. At its current session, the HRC plans to vote on whether to appoint an independent expert on the right to privacy, called a Special Rapporteur.
“See You On the Road” – AB 60 and API Communities
With a smile, Sonny Villar said, “Magkikita tayo sa daan,” as he wrapped up his testimony at an Asian Pacific Islander (API) media briefing on AB 60 driver’s licenses last Monday at the Asian Resource Center. California’s AB 60, also known as the Safe and Responsible Driver Act, went into effect January 2015 and allows all eligible California residents to apply for a driver’s license, regardless of their immigration status. API community organizations provided materials in Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Urdu, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, and Khmer.
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