Press Releases

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California’s Human Right to Water Unrealized in Many Communities

State law declares that everyone should have access to water for sanitary purposes, but report details large gaps in meeting sanitation needs

Students, Teachers, and Community Members to Confront Racial Discrimination and Bias at Visalia Unified School District School Board Meeting

ACLU of Northern California Files Public Records Act Request for Relevant Data and Documents
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Schools

ACLU Sues Bakersfield Police for Unlawful Stop, Arrest, and Jailing

Police strong-arm tactics, in violation of constitutional rights, are challenged

ACLU Report Shows Police Reform Needed in Fresno

Anti-bias and de-escalation training could help reduce officer involved shootings