Press Releases

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Sep 28, 2014

Governor Signs Historic California Fair Sentencing Act

Eliminates Racist Sentencing Disparity in California
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Sep 28, 2014

Advocates Applaud Signing of Professional Licensing Bill for Immigrants

Law signed by Governor Jerry Brown eliminates licensing barriers for talented immigrant professionals
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Sep 27, 2014

California Enacts First-in-the-Nation Law to Eliminate Student Suspensions for Minor Misbehavior

AB 420 signing caps landmark year for school discipline reform in the state
Sep 19, 2014

Drive California Coalition Responds to Final License Design

Drive California Coalition Responds to Final License Design
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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