Press Releases

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

Policy brief exposes alarming cases of civil asset forfeiture abuse.

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

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

Tens of Thousands Go Without Legal Representation that the Constitution Guarantees

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

Traffic Courts Are Requiring Pre-Payment to Contest Citations in Court