Press Releases

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Apr 11, 2011

New Poll Finds Strong Majority of CA Voters Believe Too Many People Imprisoned, Favor Reducing Drug Possession Penalty from a Felony to a Misdemeanor

Voters More Likely to Vote for Candidates Who Support Reducing Drug Possession Penalty
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Apr 5, 2011

Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Shift Incarceration for Low-Level Felonies to Counties

Advocates Criticize Failure to Address Excessive Sentencing or Fund Drug, Mental Health Treatment and Other Prevention Services
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Mar 29, 2011

Civil Rights Groups Call on Bay Area Police Departments to Cease Joint Operations with the FBI That Violate California Law

SFPD, OPD and others should withdraw officers from participation in the FBI’s JTTF until it is clear that officers are complying with California law
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Mar 21, 2011

Amid the Budget Crisis, Advocates Say, "Cut This!"

California Can Save $450 Million with One Simple Reform
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Mar 10, 2011

ACLU Submits Testimony for Rep. King's "Radicalization" Hearing

Group Urges Committee To Allow Constitution To Play A Role In Hearings
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Feb 16, 2011

ACLU to Sheriffs: Immigration-Based Policing Too Costly

New Report Details Ways to Lawfully Boost Public Safety, Limit Costs
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights