Press Releases

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May 04, 2011

ACLU Partners with Tea Party in Obtaining Halt to Library Policy Restricting Freedom of Speech

Local advocates of all stripes take a stand for the First Amendment and the California Constitution
Apr 13, 2011

Seth's Law Passes Key Legislative Committee

AB 9, authored by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) and co-sponsored by LGBT equality organizations, seeks to create a safer school environment for California students
Apr 11, 2011

New Poll Finds Strong Majority of CA Voters Believe Too Many People Imprisoned, Favor Reducing Drug Possession Penalty from a Felony to a Misdemeanor

Voters More Likely to Vote for Candidates Who Support Reducing Drug Possession Penalty
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Apr 06, 2011

Documents Reveal FDA Scramble to Ease Import of Lethal Injection Drugs

ACLU Posts New Batch of Documents
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Apr 05, 2011

Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Shift Incarceration for Low-Level Felonies to Counties

Advocates Criticize Failure to Address Excessive Sentencing or Fund Drug, Mental Health Treatment and Other Prevention Services
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform