Press Releases

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August 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
July 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
June 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
June 13, 2016

ACLU Settlement with ICE Will Allow Immigrants Held in Detention to Use Functional Telephones for Contacting Lawyers, Families, Government Agencies

Immigration officials agree to give immigrant detainees fighting deportation reliable access to phones
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice
June 9, 2016

California Moves to Repeal Maximum Family Grant Rule

State budget proposal includes funding to lend families living in deep poverty a helping hand
Issue Areas: Economic Justice, Racial Justice, Reproductive Justice
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