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Feb 6, 2023

100 Years of the ACLU SoCal

The ACLU SoCal kicks off its 100-year anniversary by looking back at some of the courageous Southern Californians who fought for their rights.

By Hector Villagra

The ACLU SoCal kicks off its 100-year anniversary by looking back at some of the courageous Southern Californians who fought for their rights.

By Hector Villagra
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Jan 20, 2023

To Root Out Racism in the Criminal Legal System: California's Historic Racial Justice Act

The landmark California Racial Justice Act is allowing our clients to challenge their death penalty prosecutions in Riverside County.
By Robert Ponce
The landmark California Racial Justice Act is allowing our clients to challenge their death penalty prosecutions in Riverside County.
By Robert Ponce
The California State Capitol building.
The California State Capitol building.
Dec 28, 2022

2022 ACLU SoCal Year in Review

In 2022, ACLU SoCal continued to fight for the rights of Southern Californians. Here are some of our highlights.

By Rocío Ortega

In 2022, ACLU SoCal continued to fight for the rights of Southern Californians. Here are some of our highlights.

By Rocío Ortega
2022 Collage
2022 Collage
Nov 17, 2022

This is what happens when we vote!

Economic Justice

Southern Californians voted to protect abortion rights, housing rights, and finally bring sheriff accountability. With the 2022 midterm elections behind us, the work to defend democracy continues.

By Rocío Ortega

Southern Californians voted to protect abortion rights, housing rights, and finally bring sheriff accountability. With the 2022 midterm elections behind us, the work to defend democracy continues.

By Rocío Ortega
Vote Your Values
Vote Your Values
Nov 2, 2022

We need Measure ULA now

Economic Justice

Andreina Kniss, organizer, calls on her fellow Angelenos to advocate for unhoused people.

By Andreina Kniss

Andreina Kniss, organizer, calls on her fellow Angelenos to advocate for unhoused people.

By Andreina Kniss
Measure ULA
Measure ULA
Nov 2, 2022

Measure A is the hope and vision I have for the future of Los Angeles

Police Practices

Franky Carrillo is a justice reform advocate and shares why sheriff accountability in L.A. is critical.

By Franky Carrillo

Franky Carrillo is a justice reform advocate and shares why sheriff accountability in L.A. is critical.

By Franky Carrillo
A police car and ballot bubbles Yes on Measure A
A police car and ballot bubbles Yes on Measure A