Press Releases

Our lawyers and advocates are among the nation's leading experts on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms. Read the latest on the ACLU of Northern California’s work. To schedule a press interview, call (415) 621-2493 or contact press@aclunc.org.

Jun 10, 2026

The MacArthur Justice Center and the ACLU Demand Transparency About DHS Agents’ Pattern of Targeting People Who Film Them

The advocacy organizations filed suit to enforce a FOIA request sent late last year that the agencies have failed to respond to
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology, Open Government, Free Speech
Court Cases: ACLU v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, et al.
May 04, 2026

Canadian Trump Critic Sues to Stop Google from Sharing Personal Information with Department of Homeland Security

DHS unlawfully attempted to obtain personal information, including location and physical movements, of Canadian citizen
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology, Free Speech
Court Cases: John Doe v. Markwayne Mullin
Mar 25, 2026

ACLU Sues Modesto Over Unconstitutional Mask Ban

The vague and overbroad prohibition on face coverings and safety gear at protests infringes on the free speech rights of the public and the press
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court Cases: Pacific Media Workers Guild, et al. v. City of Modesto, et al.
Nov 25, 2025

DHS Withdraws Subpoena Seeking to Unmask Instagram Users Who Posted About ICE Raids

A Victory for the Public's Right to Document Government Actions Without Retaliation
Issue Areas: Free Speech, Immigrants' Rights, Open Government
Nov 18, 2025

ACLU Demands Information From DHS About Alarming Pattern of Retaliation against Those Recording Immigration Agents

Immigration agents have threatened, brandished guns, and arrested those who record their raids. The ACLU is urgently seeking disclosure of records related to this practice.
Issue Areas: Free Speech, Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: ACLU v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, et al.