Press Releases

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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 19, 2016

Report: Police Use Loophole to Profit from Innocent, Vulnerable Californians

Policy brief exposes alarming cases of civil asset forfeiture abuse.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Racial Justice
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

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
Apr 11, 2016

Hundreds Rally for Bills to Curb Policing for Profit and Police Secrecy

Momentum builds for civil asset forfeiture reform and increased transparency in police misconduct and serious use of force incidents
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Mar 21, 2016

Driver’s License Suspensions Still a Problem for People Too Poor to Pay Exorbitant Traffic Fines

Coalition of Bay Area legal organizations working to make changes locally and statewide
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Racial Justice
Feb 22, 2016

ACLU Seeks Hearings for Kids Unlawfully Sentenced to Die in Prison

As Many as 250 People May be Entitled to Resentencing, but Don’t Have Access to Attorneys
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform