Press Releases

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Jul 23, 2015

Court Rules that Denial of Sentencing Relief to Juveniles is Unlawful

ACLU of California Lauds Judgment Ending Dumanis’s Attempt to Criminalize Children more Harshly than Adults
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jul 22, 2015

Final Report on Marijuana Policy is Full with Recommendations

Expert Commission Chaired by Lt. Governor Newsom Puts Youth, Public Health and Safety First, with Fifty-Eight Strategic and Regulatory Recommendations
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jul 15, 2015

ACLU Sues Over Failing Public Defense System in Fresno County, California

Tens of Thousands Go Without Legal Representation that the Constitution Guarantees
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Racial Justice
Jul 07, 2015

Racial Profiling Bill Moves Forward in California Legislature

Expert Urges California to Follow Connecticut’s Lead on Data-Collection Bill
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Jun 03, 2015

Racial Profiling Bill Heads to California Senate

Bill to address racial profiling (AB 953) moves forward
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Apr 30, 2015

ACLU Warns California Counties: Charging Payment for Court Dates is Unconstitutional

Traffic Courts Are Requiring Pre-Payment to Contest Citations in Court
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Racial Justice
Mar 26, 2015

Expert Panel Releases Initial Marijuana Policy Report, Announces Public Phase

Commission Chaired by Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom to Inform Voters and Policymakers on Range of Issues Related to Possible Marijuana Legalization in California
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform