News & Commentary

Jul 12, 2025

The Federal Government Cannot Racially Profile SoCal Residents

An update from ACLU SoCal's new executive director.

By Chandra Bhatnagar

An update from ACLU SoCal's new executive director.

By Chandra Bhatnagar

May 14, 2025

ACLU SoCal Education Attorneys Receive Daily Journal's 2025 California Lawyer of the Year Award

The CLAY Awards honor outstanding lawyers and legal achievements in California over the past year.

Jan 21, 2025

Three Ways to Defend and Protect Californians from the Trump Administration

On the heels of President Trump’s inauguration to a second term, we remain committed to the fight for freedom.

Dec 26, 2024

2024 ACLU SoCal Year in Review

2024 was a year full of battles won, new challenges, and renewed hope. Let’s revisit some of our key moments and individuals that continue to guide our work in protecting the civil liberties of all people...

By Rocío Ortega

Dec 18, 2024

Activists and storytellers inspire hope at the 2024 Bill of Rights Awards

The ACLU SoCal 2024 Bill or Rights Awards honored Viet Thanh Nguyen, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, Mark Ruffalo, and Brittney and Cherelle Griner.

By Veronica Valdes-Perez

The ACLU SoCal 2024 Bill or Rights Awards honored Viet Thanh Nguyen, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, Mark Ruffalo, and Brittney and Cherelle Griner.

By Veronica Valdes-Perez

Nov 1, 2024

Voting rights for all

Measure DD would allow noncitizen residents in Santa Ana to vote in municipal elections for the first time.

By Julia A. Gomez

Measure DD would allow noncitizen residents in Santa Ana to vote in municipal elections for the first time.

By Julia A. Gomez