Cases

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California undertakes litigation when doing so is the most effective way to advance a civil liberties concern. We file lawsuits that will have an impact on people’s rights by setting a legal precedent or affecting the policies and actions of public officials. We both provide direct legal representation to people and file amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs addressing civil liberties issues in cases initiated by others. All of the ACLU SoCal’s legal work is on a pro bono basis; we never charge for our legal services.

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May 5, 2014

Lopez-Venegas v. Johnson

Immigrants' Rights

Lopez-Venegas v Johnson is a class action lawsuit on behalf of hundreds of Mexican nationals who were eligible to reside in the United States lawfully, but instead were misinformed...

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Apr 17, 2014

Alfaro Garcia v. Johnson

Immigrants' Rights

Alfaro Garcia v. Johnson is a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of thousands of immigrants fleeing persecution who have faced months of detention while they await reasonable...

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Feb 6, 2014

Davies v. County of Los Angeles

Davies v. County of Los Angeles is a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors challenging its decision to restore a cross to the county seal.

In choosing to place a...

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Feb 5, 2014

Jimenez v. County of San Bernardino

First Amendment and Democracy

Jimenez v. County of San Bernardino is a lawsuit against the County of San Bernardino for violating the free speech rights of Efren Montiel Jimenez, a local artist. County officials removed two...

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Oct 31, 2013

ACLU/Preven v. County of Los Angeles

First Amendment and Democracy
Status: Victory!

ACLU/Preven v. County of Los Angeles is a lawsuit demanding that Los Angeles County and the Office of the County Counsel release invoices detailing the amounts of money billed by...

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Aug 14, 2013

Gonzalez v. ICE

Immigrants' Rights

Gonzalez v. ICE is a class action lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) for placing immigration detainers (or “ICE holds”) on people in jail and extending the...

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