Press Releases

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Feb 02, 2017

ACLU of Northern California Files Demands for Documents on Implementation of Trump’s Muslim Ban

FOIA Filed As Part of Coordinated Campaign With 50 ACLU Affiliates
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jan 25, 2017

ACLU of California Statement on Trump Administration’s Discriminatory Executive Orders

Organization vows to fight measures throughout the state, calls on state policymakers to stand firm in their resolve to protect rights of immigrant and Muslim communities
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jan 10, 2017

ACLU on Gov.’s Budget Proposal: Off to Good Start to Protect California’s Most Vulnerable

Governor’s Proposed budget would end license suspensions for failure to pay; advocates ask for funding for legal representation for immigrants facing deportation.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice
Dec 21, 2016

Richmond City Council Adopts Fair Chance Housing Ordinance

New ordinance prohibits affordable housing providers from using “blanket bans” against individuals with criminal records
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Racial Justice
Dec 05, 2016

ACLU Applauds California Lawmakers for Standing by Immigrant Communities

Organization supports legislation introduced today to protect immigrants from preventable deportations.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights