Press Releases

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Aug 24, 2016

California Lawmakers Send Governor Bill to Curb Controversial Practice that Lets Police Take and Keep Innocent People’s Property

If signed, SB 443 would establish some of the strongest property protections in the country.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Racial Justice
Aug 16, 2016

California Legislature Says No to Discrimination in Voting

As voter suppression laws are struck down throughout the country, California moves to clarify who can vote with a criminal conviction in the state.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Free Speech
Aug 15, 2016

California Poised to Pass Momentous Civil Asset Forfeiture Reforms

SB 443 establishes stricter standards to protect innocent, vulnerable Californians from having police take and keep their property.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Economic Justice
Jul 5, 2016

ACLU Victory in Public Records Act Case against Hayward Police

City Must Refund Excessive Fees Charged for Body Camera Footage
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Privacy and Technology, Racial Justice
Jun 23, 2016

Fresno Advocates Demand End to Secretive Deportation Program

Federal immigration agents are working inside Fresno County Jail to deport people through a program that lacks transparency, oversight, and accountability.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights
Jun 17, 2016

ACLU Statement on Bay Area Police Misconduct Scandal

State law keeps Californians in the dark, shielding officer misconduct from public scrutiny
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jun 15, 2016

CA Legal Orgs Bring First-of-its-kind Lawsuit Challenging Harmful Driver’s License Suspension Policies

Coalition sues Solano County and puts California counties on notice
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Racial Justice