Press Releases

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CDCR Documents Reveal "Secret Mission" to Acquire Lethal Injection Drug

Statement by Michael Risher, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Northern California
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

ACLU, American Friends Service Committee Demand Investigation into Unlawful Targeting of Latino Drivers by CHP

Unwarranted Traffic Stops and Vehicle Impoundments Have Devastating Impact on Community, Economy

ACLU to Reveal New Information About Alameda County's Secret Effort to Acquire Drone at Press Conference

Despite Pledges to the Contrary, New Documents Reveal Sheriff's Office Plans to Use Drone for Surveillance

Legal Challenge Filed Against Policy Excluding Women from Combat

Outdated Policy Fails to Recognize Women’s Service and Leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts

ACLU and EFF Challenge Free Speech Restrictions in California's Proposition 35

Civil Liberties Groups Urge Judge to Block Unconstitutional Internet Provisions in New Law

ACLU and EFF Challenge Free Speech Restrictions in California's Proposition 35

Civil Liberties Groups Urge Judge to Block Unconstitutional Internet Provisions in New Law