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Jun 14, 2016
Jun 14, 2016
ACLU Endorses Adult Use of Marijuana Act
73% of misdemeanor marijuana arrests are people under 20, largely people of color
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 9, 2016
Jun 9, 2016
Demand Letter Challenging the Seizure and Destruction of Homeless Individuals' Personal Property Delivered to San Francisco Mayor
Coalition of Legal Groups Charge Violation of U.S. and California Constitutions
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
California: Marijuana Infractions Unfairly Enforced Against People of Color
Blacks and Latinos at Particular Risk, Despite Similar Marijuana Use Rates Across Racial Lines
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
Blue Code of Silence to Remain Under California Law
Bill to open up police misconduct records dies in Senate Appropriations committee.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 25, 2016
May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016
Report: Police Use Loophole to Profit from Innocent, Vulnerable Californians
Policy brief exposes alarming cases of civil asset forfeiture abuse.
May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016
ACLU Statement on Gov. Brown’s May Revision
Budget proposal fails to reflect true commitment to some of California’s most vulnerable.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 13, 2016
Apr 13, 2016
Apr 13, 2016
California Police Transparency Bill Passes First Legislative Hurdle
Bill to shine light on officer misconduct and serious use of force approved by the State Senate Public Safety Committee
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
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