Press Releases

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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
Mar 26, 2015

ACLU and TSA Reach Agreement over Racial Profiling of Black Women's Hair

TSA Agrees to Conduct Training and Monitor Practices to Prevent and Address Racially Discriminatory Hair Pat-Downs at Airports
Feb 25, 2015

Drive California Coalition Applauds Historic Milestone

More than 100,000 Undocumented Residents Now Licensed!
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Feb 18, 2015

ACLU Lawsuit Charges Calaveras County with Unconstitutionally Promoting One Particular Religious Belief

July Resolution Commends Local Christian Ministry for inviting women to "to test and see for themselves the many blessings that can come from living the teachings of Christ."
Feb 10, 2015

ACLU Report: Pregnant and Parenting Students Denied Equal Education Opportunity in California Schools

Report Finds that Schools Deny College-Track Courses and Breastfeeding Access to Pregnant and Parenting Students
Issue Areas: Reproductive Justice, Schools