Economic Justice

A police officer standing next to a group of tents to the side of a freeway on-ramp

Economic justice is a civil right. The ACLU of Southern California fights to protect some of society's most economically vulnerable residents, including low-income students, unhoused people, and low-paid workers seeking equitable working conditions and living wages.

The Latest

Press Release
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ACLU Statement Condemns Newsom’s Call to Ban Encampments

Issue Areas: Economic Justice
Know Your Rights
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Public Safety Administrative Citations in the City of Lancaster

Following a legal settlement with the City of Lancaster, your rights could be impacted if you are ticketed.
News & Commentary
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A Right to Dignity: Protecting the Rights of All Unhoused Individuals

A year after filing a lawsuit against the City of San Bernardino, unhoused plaintiffs reached an agreement in a major win for people with disabilities.
Resource
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ACLU SoCal | Pro Bono

Court Case
Feb 08, 2022

Butts v. Lancaster

Court Case
Oct 15, 2019

Safuto v. City of Los Angeles

Court Case
May 04, 2016

Victor Valley Family Resource Center v. City of Hesperia

Court Case
Oct 29, 2015

Santiago v. City of Los Angeles