Be a SoCal Activist

Change happens through the power of people coming together to tackle important issues in our communities. Join our network of SoCal activists organizing and building power for lasting change.

The ACLU SoCal has long defended the fundamental rights outlined in our Constitution and Bill of Rights, including the right to freedom of speech and assembly, the right to religious freedom, due process of law, equality before the law and the right to privacy. We recognize that these rights have not been afforded to all communities – that’s why the ACLU SoCal continues fighting especially for those historically forced to the margins of our society, including women, immigrants, people of color, members of minority religions, disabled people, LGBTQ+ and nonbinary people, veterans, poor and unhoused people, people detained and incarcerated, and children in the custody of the state.

Your activism is a key component to ensuring that these rights are extended to everyone. Sign up below to join our Organizing & Power-Building program to get involved with community engagement and advocacy efforts across Southern California!

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• Debunk the Narrative Housing Justice Workshop August 27, 2024: This workshop gave us the tools to develop our own winning narrative about the need for safe, affordable housing for everyone in the Inland Region. Together we began to unveil and debunk dangerous myths about unhoused communities. Watch the presentation download the presentation.
• Defeat Prop 36 Webinar August 15, 2024: We had a great conversation with our incredible panelists and shared lots of information about how you can get plugged into our efforts to defeat Prop 36. Watch the presentation.
• Lobby Day 2023. This past April, ACLU activists across the state joined us and our partner affiliates in NorCal and San Diego and traveled to Sacramento to meet with their legislators and speak with them on key issues facing SoCal communities. It was a great opportunity for everyone to be in community with one another while being vehicles for change.

• Summer Recess Lobbying. This summer, ACLU SoCal activists texted and reached out to ACLU SoCal volunteers and encouraged them to call their legislators during the legislative recess. Our activists also dropped in and held visits with their legislators in their districts to secure passage of bills.

• As our affiliate celebrates its 100th birthday, for this year’s L.A. Pride, the ACLU SoCal marched as the Community Grand Marshall. Supporters from all across SoCal gathered and marched in power and solidarity alongside the LGBTQ community.

• ACLU SoCal GOTV Training Virtual Webinar on January 17th 2024. We discussed the March and November elections and how ACLU SoCal activists like you can help us spread the word and get out the vote. Watch the recorded webinar and download the presentation.

• Housing Justice in the Inland Region Workshop. This workshop is an intimate conversation with Inland Region supporters and activists. Take a deep dive on local advocacy work and learn how you can get involved. Watch the recorded workshop and download the presentation slides.
• Wellness with ACLU SoCal. Watch our webinar to learn self-care practices and how to volunteer with us. You may also download our presentation.
• State-level Housing Advocacy: Learn what is going on at the state level and how you can get involved. Watch the recording and download our presentation.
• State-level Housing Advocacy: Learn what is going on at the state level and how you can get involved. Watch the recorded webinar and view the presentation.
• Why Local Budgets Matter: A Workshop. Over the next two months, your county will make crucial budget decisions that will impact you and your neighbors. Watch the recorded webinar and view the presentation.

Questions? Contact us at activist@aclusocal.org