Press Releases

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Nov 18, 2014

Appeals Court Rules In Favor of Anonymous Speech in California Prop. 35 Case

ACLU of Northern California, EFF Prevail in Appeal Over Internet Restrictions for Registered Sex Offenders
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Privacy and Technology
Nov 12, 2014

ACLU Launches Statewide Campaign to Curb Secret Surveillance in California

Processes Must Be Followed to Ensure Public Debate, Oversight and Accountability Before Law Enforcement Acquires Surveillance Technologies
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology
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