Press Releases

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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

Racial Profiling Bill Heads to California Senate

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

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

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

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

Appeals Court Rules In Favor of Anonymous Speech in California Prop. 35 Case

ACLU of Northern California, EFF Prevail in Appeal Over Internet Restrictions for Registered Sex Offenders