Press Releases

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ACLU Sues Over Failing Public Defense System in Fresno County, California

Tens of Thousands Go Without Legal Representation that the Constitution Guarantees

Racial Profiling Bill Moves Forward in California Legislature

Expert Urges California to Follow Connecticut’s Lead on Data-Collection Bill
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Racial Profiling Bill Heads to California Senate

Bill to address racial profiling (AB 953) moves forward
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Historic Ruling in ACLU Lawsuit: Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Violated State Law

Fresno County judge rules that the curriculum had been medically inaccurate and biased for “many years”

ACLU Warns California Counties: Charging Payment for Court Dates is Unconstitutional

Traffic Courts Are Requiring Pre-Payment to Contest Citations in Court