Press Releases

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Oct 30, 2013

ACLU Challenges Ongoing Exclusion of Women from Combat Positions

Careers of Plaintiffs Continue to be Hindered Despite Announced Repeal of 1994 Combat Exclusion Directive
Oct 17, 2013

ACLU Announces Blue Ribbon Panel Led By Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom to Study Marijuana Legalization in California

Group of Leading Experts from State, Nation Will Study Potential Costs, Benefits of Taxing and Regulating Cannabis
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Oct 12, 2013

Gov. Brown Vetoes Bill That Would Have Curbed Involuntary Transfer of California Schoolchildren

SB 744 Would Have Helped Ensure Appropriate Educational Placements
Oct 12, 2013

Gov. Brown Vetoes Modest Drug Sentencing Reform Bill

Reduction of Overly Harsh Mandatory Felony Penalty for Low Level Drug Possession Would Have Helped California Address Mass Incarceration Crisis
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Oct 05, 2013

ACLU Applauds Gov. Brown for Signing the TRUST Act

New Law Will Limit California Collaboration with Federal Immigration Authorities
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights