Press Releases

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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
Nov 18, 2014

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
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Privacy and Technology
Sep 28, 2014

Governor Signs Historic California Fair Sentencing Act

Eliminates Racist Sentencing Disparity in California
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Aug 14, 2014

California Fair Sentencing Act Passes Out of Assembly

Bill to Address Racial Disparities in Cocaine Sentencing Wins Strong Bi-partisan Support
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Aug 13, 2014

CHP Vehicle Impoundments Disproportionately Impacted Latinos

The ACLU of California and the American Friends Service Committee release report based on citations from Fresno County
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights