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 4, 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
Nov 18, 2025

Lawsuit Challenges San Jose’s Warrantless ALPR Mass Surveillance

EFF and the ACLU of Northern California Sue on Behalf of Local Nonprofits
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Privacy and Technology